Ghana's Economic Reset: Inside the 9th Ghana CEO Summit and the Road to a Futuristic Economy
The event’s climax occurred during the Presidential Plenary Session, which featured a keynote address by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the recently re-elected President of Ghana, marking a historic non-consecutive second term.
“We are at a defining crossroads,” Mahama declared. “This summit is not about speeches; it’s about solutions—how we, as a nation, can steer through global challenges and emerge more unified, digitised, and competitive.”
Mahama’s address outlined a bold vision of fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and private-sector-led innovation, all underscored by significant investments in infrastructure, education, and digital systems. He emphasised the administration’s focus on building digital identity platforms, scaling smart agriculture, and unlocking value chains in logistics, health, and renewable energy.
“Transformation requires courage,” Mahama said, “and courage is what I see in this room.”
Opening the summit, , Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, delivered a passionate welcome, stating:
“This summit is not a ceremony. It’s a call to action. CEOs must lead as architects of national transformation—not just within boardrooms, but in policy, innovation, and public trust.”
Egyir unveiled a five-pillar structure for the summit: the , , , , and the , each designed to inspire executive action and systemic impact.
A major highlight was the keynote by , Governor of the Bank of Ghana. Speaking on “Monetary Policy, Financial Stability & Innovation”, Asiama introduced sweeping reforms focused on:
“We must digitise confidence,” he stated. “A resilient economy begins with a stable currency—and a forward-looking financial system that embraces innovation without compromising trust.”
Complementing this was , Country Managing Partner at Deloitte Ghana, who emphasised the urgency of :
“The future belongs to leaders who turn data into decisions, and innovation into impact. Ghana must not follow—it must leap.”
Owusu presented Deloitte’s AI maturity model, urging companies to embrace , and .
of SAP Middle East and Africa delivered the first CEO Masterclass, drawing from African success stories:
“The African CEO must think like a startup founder,” said Khota. “Leverage AI, leapfrog legacy systems, and digitise every link in your value chain.”
Stephen Blewett, CEO of MTN Ghana, highlighted how 5G, mobile money, and public-private collaboration are laying the foundations for a digitally inclusive economy. “Connectivity is no longer a service—it’s an economic right,” Blewett noted.
Moses Baiden Jnr., CEO of Margins Group, delivered a rousing keynote on digital identity as a tool for economic democratisation. He urged leaders to invest in biometric ID systems that foster inclusion, reduce fraud, and formalise the informal economy.
Meanwhile, , Executive Chairman of IPMC, presented “AI for CEOs”, where he urged Ghanaian companies to integrate machine learning into customer service, product development, and strategic forecasting.
“AI isn’t the future,” Hari stressed. “It’s the present—and it’s either your competitive advantage or your threat.”
, Senior Partner at PwC Ghana, presented data from the , highlighting shifts in CEO priorities post-COVID:
“In Ghana,” Ashiagbor noted, “CEOs are concerned with energy costs, taxation clarity, and talent flight—but optimistic about intra-African trade and digital finance.”
In a riveting , executives from sectors like energy, fintech, logistics, agriculture, and academia tackled the central question: “What bold decisions must we take today for Ghana to lead tomorrow?”
Key takeaways included:
“Ghana cannot digitise its economy with analog mindsets,” said Akogo.
The summit concluded with the , recognising trailblazers in leadership, innovation, and impact.
🏆 : , McDan Group
🏆 : Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, BrainWave AfricaTech
🏆 Public Service Leadership: Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance
🏆 Lifetime Achievement: Moses Baiden Jnr., Margins Group
“These awards are not just trophies,” noted Mr. Egyir. “They are blueprints for what transformational leadership looks like.”
The final CEO Business Case Plenary was a masterclass in continental expansion. Mukesh Thakwani of B5 Plus, Abena Amoah of the Ghana Stock Exchange, and others shared actionable lessons in cross-border compliance, trade optimisation, and capital strategy.
Key strategies discussed:
As evening settled over Accra and networking cocktails filled the exhibition hall, the mood was electric yet resolute.
“We’ve talked,” said one delegate. “Now we must execute.”
Indeed, the 9th Ghana CEO Summit will be remembered not just as a gathering, but as a declaration. A declaration that Ghana is not waiting for the future—it is building it.
From digital identity to AI, from sustainable finance to regulatory reform, the summit redefined what it means to lead in Africa. And if the visionaries who filled Kempinski’s grand ballroom have their way, Ghana’s next chapter won’t be just about recovery. It will be about reinvention.
