All is set for the Stanford Seed Transformation Network (SSTN), Ghana Chapter, the sixth edition of its annual business conference, dubbed “The Stanford Seed Business Network Conference” on Thursday, 2nd November 2023, at the Marriott Hotel, Accra.
This year’s edition which is under the theme: “Balancing Wellness, Growth, and Legacy: The Complete Leaders Conversation,” will explore challenges faced by business leaders such as harmonizing health goals, relentless business pursuit, and leaving a lasting legacy.
The conference will bring together distinguished business leaders and esteemed subject matter experts who will share invaluable insights and their wealth of experience to help business leaders and their teams bounce back from business setbacks.
There will be interactive panel sessions where renowned experts and captains of industry pursuing growth and sustainability and balancing health and wellness, including Dr Charles Yeboah, CEO, International Community School, Coby Asmah, TYPE Group of Companies, Dr Kwadwo Marfo Obeng, Head of Accra Psychiatric Hospital, Philippa F. Pepera, Director, Pippa’s Health Center, and Judith Boate, CEO, Food Pharmacy,
The others are Esther Kesewas Awhireng, Director, Primecare Medical Centre, Derrydean Dadzie, CEO, Heritors Labs, and Dr Gifty Quarshie-Ngissah, Midway Hospital.
Participants will gain insights into the need to pursue business growth and sustainability while balancing it with health and wellness for business leaders and their teams. The speakers will also explore strategies required to achieve short-term success and long-term growth and sustainability, with a focus on profitability, longevity, and relevance.
The President of SSTN Ghana and Chairman of African Concrete Products, Carl Richards, was delighted and reiterated the network’s commitment to pursuing business growth sustainability.
“At the heart of every business is a leader who understands the delicate balance between growth and sustainability. Our theme, ‘Balancing Wellness, Growth, and Legacy: The Complete Leaders Conversation,’ underscores our dedication to nurturing leaders who not only achieve remarkable growth but also leave a positive mark on their communities. Join us on this transformative journey, where business excellence and wellness go hand in hand,” he said.
He added that at SSTN, discussions are not just about business strategies but igniting a movement. “One of our focus this year is health and wellness strategies which reflects our commitment to shaping leaders who not only drive business growth but also prioritize the health and wellness of their teams to bounce back from setbacks. Together, we are building a future where leadership is synonymous with empathy, growth is sustainable, and legacies are meaningful,” he added.
The conference aims to empower and inspire business leaders to transform and scale their organizations with integrity and purpose.
With a global reach spanning over 1,500 thriving enterprises and over 6,000 entrepreneurs in 20 emerging markets, the Stanford Seed Transformation Network is at the forefront of leadership development and community building.
The STN
The Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (Stanford Seed) is a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that is working to end the cycle of global poverty. It partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives.
Ghanaian alumni of Stanford Seed constitute the Seed Transformation Network, Ghana. Over 100 Ghanaian entrepreneurs have so far benefited from the training.
