CEO Communications, a South Africa-based media company, has held the maiden edition of the Titans -- Building Nations award to reward male business leaders on the continent.
At a short ceremony in Accra, nine men from different countries in West and Central Africa were presented with country and regional awards under different categories for their passion and commitment to advancing the cause of sustainable business leadership.
The winners include Frederick Amissah, a country and regional winner in business and professional services from Ghana; Gervais Koffi Gbondjidé, a country and regional winner in aviation from Togo; Edward Boateng, a country and regional winner in media from Ghana; and Professor Kone Daouda, a country and regional winner in agriculture from Ivory Coast.
The rest are Neil Nuku Armstrong-Mortagbe, a country winner in business and professional service from Ghana; Pierre Djibril Coulibaly, a country and regional winner in ICT from the Ivory Coast; Tony Smith, a country and regional winner in manufacturing and engineering from Cameroon; and Tsengue Tsengue, a country and regional winner in SME from Congo.
A special award was presented to Guy Laurent Kouam, president of AIDE21, a Cameroonian-based non-governmental organisation (NGO).
Chief Executive of CEO Holdings, parent company of CEO Communications, Annelize Wepener said she is very passionate about the continent and has seen a big need to develop, grow, uplift and recognise people who are working hard.
“I have been thinking of establishing an ethical and good governance programme to reward titans, mostly influential women in business and government and future leaders, and my dreams have come true.
“This continent has got unlimited potential and we must now grab those opportunities and develop them. Our men have some of the brilliants brains in the world and they need to be recognised,†she said.
Country Director of Herbalife Ghana, Frederick Amissah, a winner, said this award represents hard work, discipline and forward-thinking of the young African professional.
“This I believe is a platform to help launch my personal career, the business I am leading, and put Africa on the global platform. I knew I was a finalist but I didn’t know I was going to win the country and regional award, so I am very much elated; and I am looking forward to going to South Africa to hopefully win the continental award,†he added.
Executive Chairman of Krypton Global, Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, another winner, said the award meant a lot to him.
“Sometimes while at work you think your work isn’t appreciated, but you never know. For me it is a pleasant surprise to receive this award. I would like to thank whoever nominated me, and also thank the panel of judges for putting me in the finals.
“It is a huge award and a warm, nice feeling to win; and it will encourage me to continue with what I do best.â€Â
In October, the continental finals will be held in South Africa and the Ghanaian contingent has indicated their readiness to participate.
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