Business mogul and General Manager of Kyei-Bekind Ent. Limited, Dr. Emmanuel Obiri Addo has been crowned Ghana’s Most Outstanding Personality in Family Business award at the just ended 8th edition of the 2024 Forty Under 40 Awards.
The ceremony was held at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra, on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
The priceless accolade was in recognition of his dedication and commitment in transforming his family business across the country as well as being a highly respected personality advocating for best business practices in numerous sectors of the African Economy.
The award also authenticate his continuous growth and contribution to the Ghanaian economy and also ensuring timely access to quality services for both the public and private sectors with excellent management skills.
Speaking with the media after receiving the all- important honours, Dr. Emmanuel Obiri Addo was grateful to his family for leaving a stunning legacy for generations ahead. He thanked his friends, business partners and his unflinching staff for their dedication to improving and providing excellent service.
According to him, the honour is a testament to greatest for all the team players.
The award is an initiative from Xodus Communications Limited with support from Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry which seeks to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nation’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of forty from a wide range of industries.
The iconic awards scheme was attended by dignitaries such as the Presidential Candidate of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, diplomatic corps, government officials and the traditional institutions.
Profile
Dr. Addo is a distinguished leader in family business management and a prominent figure in Ghana’s entrepreneurial sector. As the driving force behind Kyei-Bekind Ent. Ltd., he has transformed the company from its modest origins in the 1980s into a major player in Ghana’s FMCG sector. He has expanded Kyei-Bekind coverage and enhanced operational efficiency through modernization.