Leveraging emerging technologies as tools for Global Business
Philip Sowah is the Country Manager of Zain Telecommunications. He is a Multi-talented and motivated individual with over 15 years of international experience in executive management, management consulting and information technology having worked in Big 5 and Fortune 500 companies in the US and several African countries. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri and a degree in Physics from Grinnell College, Iowa in the USA.
Mr.Andy Ojei, MD, Zenith Bank
Financing International Business Deals
Andy Ojei is Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd., recent winner of the coveted Bank of the Year Award. He is a seasoned banker with over 14 years banking experience that cuts across various aspects of banking. Andy holds a first degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos (1982). He is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Albert Ocran, CEO, Combert Impressions
Defying All Odds to Achieve Your Dream
Albert is the CEO of Combert Impressions and Chairman of Legacy & Legacy. He is a fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative under the auspices of Aspen Institute, Colorado, USA. Albert & Comfort serve as strategy and training consultants for a number of corporate organisations. Their weekly radio seminar, SpringBoard, is broadcast live on Joy FM to millions around the country and on the Internet. Together they have authored 11 books with the most recent being “Defying All Odds”.
Ama Okyere , Chairperson,
Ama Okyere is the Marketing Director of Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL). She graduated from University of Ghana Legon with an Honours degree in English & History. She went on to read her MBA in International Business at the University of Hull, UK. Her previous appointments include Regional Director (Africa) at Saatchi & Saatchi and Diageo. Regional Marketing Manager for Africa (Malta Guinness). She is married with twin boys, Nana Kofi Yeboah Kuranchie and Papa Kofi Nkansah Kuranchie.
Mr. George Babafemi, Chief Operating Officer, E Tranzact
Breakout Session (Payment Systems for Online Business)
George has extensive experience in the design and delivery of multi-tier solutions for financial services, telecommunications, technology and resource companies with over eight years experience as a hands on architect, database designer, developer, trainer, team lead and project manager. His expertise includes program management, project management, information system architecture, analysis, data modelling, application design, database design and technical leadership.
Mr. Joel Nettey, CEO, Origin 8 Saatchi & Saatchi
Breakout Session (Advertising Across Borders)
Joel is a co-founder of Origin8 Saatchi & Saatchi. He is also Chief Executive of a number of marketing communications specialist companies that provide business support to a myriad of clients both locally and internationally. In May 2009, he was awarded the International Quality Crown in New York by Business Initiative Directions in “recognition of his outstanding commitment to Quality and Excellence in the realm of Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Innovation and Efficiency”. Joel holds a Master in Business Administration
Comfort Ocran, CEO Legacy & Legacy
Networking & Collaboration: Essential tools for Marketing
Comfort Ocran is the CEO of Legacy & Legacy and Executive Director of Combert Impressions. In addition to being a motivational speaker, event organizer and facilitator, she plays an advisory role to a number of business organizations. Comfort, together with Albert Ocran, has authored 11 books with the most recent being ‘Defying All Odds’.
Prof. Pikay Richardson, University of Manchester Business School
Strategies for Going Global
Prof. Pikay Richardson is a seasoned graduate management lecturer and educator. He holds degrees in Engineering and Management. He served as a full-time member of Faculty at the University of Manchester Business School, United Kingdom for 17 years. He has global experience, with over 18 years of teaching and supervising MBA and PhD students in the UK, USA, Germany, France, India, China and Ghana. He also consults for many companies in the UK, Ghana and India, where for many years he was a consultant to the UK Government’s Department for International Development.
Dr. Mensa Otabil, General Overseer, ICGC & Chairman, Otabil & Associates Talent Development & Multiple Streams of Income
Dr. Mensa Otabil is a Pastor, educator, entrepreneur and consultant. He is the Founder and General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church. Dr. Otabil is also the Chancellor of Ghana’s premier private university – The Central University College; the Chief Executive Officer and Consultant of Otabil and Associates – an Executive and leadership growth consultancy; and currently the Chairman of the Court of Governors of the Ghana–India Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT. He also serves on several Boards and Trusts within Ghana and in other parts of the world. He presents the, “Living Word” programme on both radio and television. Pastor Otabil and his wife Joy live in Accra, Ghana and are parents of four children – Sompa, Nhyira, Yoofi and Baaba.
Edith Dankwa, Chairperson,
Edith is Executive Director of the Business & Financial Times. She is a public relations practitioner with a background in marketing and general management. Edith holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Studies from the University of Cape Coast, a Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana, a Post Graduate Certificate in Newspaper Management from Inwent, International Institute of Journalism, Germany and an MBA from the Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration (GIMPA). Her capabilities have also been enriched by a number of career development and leadership programmes in Ghana and South Africa.
