9th Ghana CEO Summit launched in Accra

By Ernest Afram

Top CEOs, business leaders, and industry stakeholders gathered at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 for the Launch of the 9th Ghana CEO Summit, marking another milestone in the country’s drive toward economic renewal through strategic dialogue and collaboration.

This year’s summit, held under the theme “Leading Ghana’s Economic Reset: Transforming Business and Governance for a Sustainable Futuristic Economy” focused on resetting Ghana’s economic narrative through meaningful engagement between the public and private sectors.

The Founder of the Ghana CEO Summit, Ernest De-Graft Egyir, in his welcome address, highlighted the importance of bold leadership in navigating the current economic landscape.

“As our country faces global uncertainties and local challenges, the call for courageous, innovative, and forward-thinking leadership has never been more pressing,” he said.

Mr Egyir emphasized the summit’s mission to transform policy into action, and strategy into real change. The summit drew participation from high-profile business figures and institutions including Telecel Ghana, Petrosol, GL Properties, PwC, Deloitte, and several other major players across sectors.

Highlights of the day included deep-dive panel discussions on:

• Resetting Ghana’s Economic Narrative;

• The CEO Business Keyspan, showcasing local corporate success stories.

• The Digital Economy Panel, exploring how technology can accelerate growth.

• Ghana Economic Outlook Panel, which focused on long-term planning and investment direction.

Leading the thought leadership charge was Professor Kofi Abotsi Dean of the UPSA Law School, who delivered a stirring address on the urgent issues confronting Ghana’s economy and the role of corporate leadership in shaping solutions.

Professor Abotsi urged stakeholders to view the summit as more than an event, but as a critical opportunity for reflection and action in the face of global economic turbulence, technological disruption, and rising unemployment.

“We are navigating a storm, from economic instability and the effects of climate change to the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence…most pressing is the challenge of youth unemployment. If left unaddressed, this could turn our democratic dividend into a democratic danger.” He said.

He called on businesses to adopt a more proactive role in shaping the nation’s development agenda, emphasizing the shared responsibility of both public and private sector actors.

“It is vital that every corporate institution takes a keen interest in Ghana’s employment crisis. It is not just a national issue, it is a business issue” he added.

Professor Abotsi also hinted at exciting initiatives ahead as the CEO Network nears its 10th anniversary, promising innovative programs to reinforce its place at the heart of Ghana’s economic conversation.

The event was officially launched by Moses Kwasi Baiden Jnr, CEO and Founder of Margins ID Group, who echoed calls for a stronger, more united approach to rebuilding the economy.

With the main summit program scheduled for later this year, organizers say the momentum from Tuesday’s launch has set the stage for deep, results oriented dialogue that can shape the future of business and governance in Ghana. As the country looks to reset its economic narrative, the Ghana CEO Summit continues to stand out as a vital platform where strategy, leadership, and partnership converge.