Dr Emmanuel Obiri Addo wins Ghana’s Best Personality in Family Business Award at 2024 Forty Under 40 Awards
Dr Emmanuel Obiri Addo, the General Manager of Kyei-Bekind Enterprise Limited, has been named Ghana’s Most Outstanding Personality in Family Business at the 8th edition of the 2024 Forty Under 40 Awards.
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The ceremony took place at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra on Friday, September 7, 2024.
Dr Addo was recognized for his exceptional leadership and dedication to transforming his family business, as well as his influential role in promoting best practices across various sectors of the African economy.
Under his stewardship, Kyei-Bekind Enterprise has grown from its modest beginnings in the 1980s into a leading force in Ghana’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
In his acceptance speech, Dr Addo expressed gratitude to his family for laying a solid foundation for future generations and thanked his friends, business partners, and employees for their unwavering commitment to providing high-quality services. “This honour is a testament to the greatness of all our team players,” he stated.
The Forty Under 40 Awards, organised by Xodus Communications Limited with support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, seeks to recognise and celebrate Ghana’s most influential young business leaders under the age of forty. The 2024 edition attracted a diverse audience, including high-profile dignitaries such as Nana Kwame Bediako, presidential candidate of the New Force, diplomatic representatives, government officials, and traditional leaders.
Dr Addo’s leadership has not only enhanced Kyei-Bekind’s operations but also contributed significantly to Ghana’s economy by ensuring timely and efficient service delivery across both public and private sectors. His modernisation efforts have expanded the company’s reach, cementing its position as a key player in the FMCG industry.
This latest accolade further solidifies Dr Addo’s reputation as a distinguished leader in family business management and a prominent figure in Ghana’s entrepreneurial landscape.
