Accra, April 23, 2025.
Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel Accra, Ghana.
Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Members of the Media, Sponsors, Partners, CEOs, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good morning.
It is with great pride and a deep sense of responsibility that I welcome you to the official media launch of the 9th Ghana CEO Summit & Expo—the foremost platform for high-impact CEO engagement and leadership excellence in Ghana and West Africa.
We are excited to officially announce that this year’s Summit will be held on Monday, 26th May 2025, at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, Accra, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Our 2025 theme is bold and future-driven:
“Leading Ghana’s Economic Reset: Transforming Business and Governance for a Sustainable, Futuristic Economy.”
As our country navigates through global uncertainties and local challenges, the call for courageous, innovative, and forward-thinking leadership has never been louder. The Summit aims to convene Ghana’s top business minds and public leaders to define strategies that will reset, renew, and reposition Ghana’s economy for the future.
And I am honored to announce that the Special Guest of Honour for this year’s Summit will be none other than the President of the Republic of Ghana. His presence underlines the Summit’s significance as a national platform for dialogue between the public and private sectors.
About the Ghana CEO Summit
The Ghana CEO Summit is an annual thought leadership and business networking forum that brings together CEOs, Heads of State, policymakers, and investors from across Ghana and the West African sub-region. Since its inception, the Summit has established itself as the leading platform for fostering bold conversations, creating high-value partnerships, and unlocking economic transformation.
This gathering offers CEOs and decision-makers a platform to discuss practical and scalable solutions to today’s business and economic challenges. It is where leadership meets action, where strategy meets policy, and where ideas are shaped into transformation.
Why Attend the 9th Ghana CEO Summit & Expo?
This year’s summit offers unmatched value to those who seek to lead with clarity, drive transformation, and position their organizations for success:
- Participate in the exclusive CEO Performance Masterclass featuring world-class facilitators.
- Join high-level discussions with policymakers and regulators.
- Engage in the CEO Deal Room, designed to facilitate partnerships and business deals.
- Attend the CEO Dialogue Session with H.E. John Dramani Mahama.
- Maximize your brand visibility and executive influence via the CEO Sponsor Spotlight.
- Connect with industry titans, economic experts, and C-Suite leaders.
Why Sponsor the Summit?
Becoming a sponsor of the Ghana CEO Summit means aligning your brand with leadership, innovation, and national impact. Sponsors receive:
- Brand positioning at the highest level of business and government interaction.
- Access to decision-makers through premium networking and speaking opportunities.
- Exhibition opportunities at the CEO Expo to showcase your solutions and services.
- Visibility in both traditional and digital media campaigns.
Key Summit Features
Major Plenary & Panel Topics:
- Opening Plenary: Resetting Ghana’s Economic Narrative
- Presidential Business Dialogue with CEOs
- CEO Business Case Panel: From Local Giants to African Multinationals
- Digital Economy Panel: Leveraging Tech for Ghana’s Next Leap
- AfCFTA Outlook: Industrialization & Trade Integration
- Ghana’s Economic Outlook Panel: Navigating the Path Ahead
Keynote Presentations From:
- PwC Ghana – “Insights from the PwC Global CEO Survey”
- Deloitte Ghana – “Policy, Business & Economic Reset”
- SAP Africa – “AI-Powered Business Transformation & ERP Leadership”
- Telecom Sector Leaders – “Connectivity for Economic Growth”
CEO Masterclass & Thought Leadership
Led by SAP Africa, the CEO Masterclass will empower leaders with the latest in digital transformation, operational efficiency, AI integration, ESG, and leadership performance benchmarks. Participants will learn strategies used by global giants like Nestlé, Woolworths SA, and Unilever.
CEO Excellence Awards.
The Ghana CEO Excellence Awards will honor trailblazing CEOs and businesses who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, ethical conduct, and impactful performance. Award categories include:
- CEO of the Year
- Leadership Excellence Award
- Lifetime Business Builder – Hall of Fame
- Public Sector Leadership Award
- Overall CEO of the Year
CEO Expo
The CEO Expo will feature leading firms, innovators, and solution providers across sectors, offering a platform to showcase cutting-edge products and services that align with Ghana’s transformation agenda.
In Conclusion,
The 9th Ghana CEO Summit & Expo is not just another event. It is a movement for leadership excellence, a call to action, and a platform for shaping Ghana’s economic destiny. I invite all forward-thinking CEOs, policy architects, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to be a part of this extraordinary opportunity to lead, influence, and transform.
Join us. Sponsor us. Let’s lead Ghana’s economic reset—together.
Thank you for your attention, and may God bless Ghana.
