Augustine Appiah named transformational HR Personality of the Year
Seasoned Human Resource (HR) professional Mr. Augustine Appiah, who heads HR and Administration at the Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation (BEST) Company Limited, has been honoured as the Transformational HR Personality of the Year at the 4th National Governance & Business Leadership Awards 2024.
This prestigious accolade, bestowed by the Governance & Business Boardroom, recognizes Mr. Appiah’s significant contributions to the Human Capital Management Industry, particularly his impactful work at BEST.
His initiatives in promoting diversity, inclusion, equal opportunities, and teamwork have garnered widespread acclaim.
Under Mr. Appiah’s leadership, BEST has seen a remarkable transformation over the past three years.
His culture and mindset-change initiatives have been pivotal in transitioning the company from a loss-making position to consistent year-on-year profitability in 2021, 2022, and continuing into the current year.
This latest honor adds to Mr. Appiah’s impressive portfolio of awards, including HR Leader of the Decade and one of the Top 20 Influential HR Business Leaders in Ghana at the 3rd Governance and Business Leadership Awards.
In addition to Mr. Appiah’s individual recognition, BEST was celebrated as the Best Organization in Learning & Development Initiative, highlighting the company’s commitment to employee growth and continuous improvement.
The National Governance & Business Leadership Awards, developed by The Governance & Business Boardroom, is a high-impact program that celebrates good corporate governance, leadership, economic empowerment, and job creation in Ghana.
As the head of HR and Administration at BEST, Mr. Appiah oversees the implementation of corporate strategies, staffing and labor relations, training, compensation, change management, organizational effectiveness, and HR governance. He holds a B.A. in Psychology with Political Science and an MPhil in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Ghana – Legon.
Additionally, he has completed executive programs at international institutions including the College of Executive Coaching (USA), IMD Business School (Switzerland), INSEAD (France), and Harvard Business School.
Mr. Appiah’s distinguished career spans various companies, including Unilever Ghana Limited, exZeed Company Limited, Ghana Telecom, Vodafone Ghana Limited, and Vodafone Group PLC.
The 2024 National Governance & Business Leadership Awards was held under the theme: “The Promise of Leadership; Transformation, Impact, Growth & Prosperity,” celebrating leaders who drive transformative change and contribute to Ghana’s growth and prosperity.
