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Executive Board

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Dr. Kwasi Baffour Gyimah

Dr. Kwasi Baffour Gyimah is a medical doctor and CEO of one of Kumasi's foremost event companies; ICommerce Events. Dr. Gyimah, together with his co-founders have over the past decade curated multiple outdoor events, including the hugely successful Kumasi Auto Show, Kumasi Food Fair, Baby and Mum Fair, and Business, Finance & Investment Expo.

As an events company, ICommerce Events have also led the market in designing high impact campaigns for multinational brands such as Toyota, Ghana Limited, Slydepay, Unilever, GGBL, and Uber. When he's not designing events or seeing patients, Dr. Gyimah spends time hosting his Health Talk Show, The Orange Health Lounge on Orange 107.9 Fm in Kumasi.

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Luther King Adinkrah (Kwame Adinkrah)

Luther King Adinkrah (Kwame Adinkrah), is a Ghanaian broadcast journalist with decades of industrial and professional experience, Graphic Designer, Singer, Master of Ceremonies, Public speaker and a philanthropist. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Angel Broadcasting Network (ABN), Business Manager of Pure 95.7FM and Morning Show Host of Pure Morning Drive.

Adinkrah is a native of Jaman in the Bono region. He hails from Kwameseikrom in the Jaman South Municipality. He was born to the late Mr. Stephen Yeboah Afrari, an educationist who was the son of the first queen mother of Kwameseikrom, Nana Mary Nyarko I. His mother, Mrs. Lucy Kuma Yeboah is also from the Badufie family of Kwameseikrom with long history of wealth.

Kwame started his education at RC Primary School in Kwameseikrom and later moved to Central International School in Kumasi, Ashanti Region where he completed his basic level education. He was enrolled in Opoku Ware School for his O’Level Certificate and secured his Advanced Level Certificate at Dormaa Secondary School in Dormaa Ahenkro. He gained admission to the University of Science and Technology now Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and successfully completed with BA Hons. Graphic Design.

He has obtained his Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Communication Design and now a PhD student at the same University. While at the University for his first degree, he was the studio manager of Continental radio, a campus-based radio station at Unity Hall, KNUST. A position he held for 3 years before getting his first job at OTEC FM. He brought creativity and innovation into radio by introducing a flagship programme at OTEC called ‘Kanawu’, highly interactive radio programme with impactful listener participation. The radio story of Kwame from OTEC, Kapital, Fox, Angel, Atinka, Abusua to Pure FM is nothing short of creativity, innovation and success.

For several years Kwame has made a remarkable impact in the media industry and mentored many journalists and politicians. He is seen as a role model for many young and practicing journalists in the country. In line of his duties, he has interviewed all the Presidents of Ghana in the 4th Republic, many foreign diplomats and ministers of state. He is the first major broadcaster to interview an incumbent president of Ghana (President John Dramani Mahama in 2015).

He is practically the permanent Master of Ceremony (MC) of the King of Ashanti, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He has hosted many national events including National Farmers Day, the official launch of NABCO, National Economic Dialogue, the 14-day Final Funeral Rites of the late Queen mother of Ashanti, Nana Afua Kobi Serwaa Ampem, and other corporate events and functions.

He has featured as a prominent judge of reality shows on TV such as TV3 Mentor, Ghana’s Most Beautiful and Coca Cola Hit Single. He was the chairperson of the Entertainment Committee of the Kumasi Venue Organizing Committee of CAN 2008.

Kwame is the founder of Adinkra Heritage Foundation, set up to train young kids who are talented in music and arts. He is the Director General of HARKnida Ghana, a media consultant and advertising firm. He is an honorary member and advocate of Breast Care International, a non-governmental organization, creating awareness on Breast Cancer and organizing free screening. He has organized Live Concert shows for Freddy Meiway, Deza XXL, Daddy Lumba, Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede, Kwabena Kwabena among many other artists in Ghana. His personality appeal cuts across gender and age. Kwame has won virtually every radio award in the country including the prestigious RTP Best Morning Show Host and the Favourite Radio Personality in Ghana. As a singer, he has 3 albums in his discography and winner of the VGMA Record of the Year 2012 with hit tract Abena Dansoa featuring Kwabena Kwabena.

Adinkrah has produced many designs for many organizations including Planned Parenthood of Ghana (PPAG), Otec FM, Angel FM, ABN, Macmillan publications, NCCE, The Chronicle and Pioneer newspapers. Kwame believes in life and very passionate about perfecting the wellbeing of society. He is an advocate of liberty, justice and good governance.

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Richard Tetteh Amuzu

Team Leader, POSITIVE SOLUTIONS CONSULT | CONSULTANT, FINANCIAL INCLUSION ADVOCACY CENTER-UK | TRAINING CONSULTANT; BOD Mogul Consult –South Africa | MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT; MA Global-UK, | TRAINING CONSULTANT; GHAMFIN, BSc Marketing | Dip in Management | MBA Finance |Post Grad Cert; Marketing –CIMUK | Associate member IPFM-UK| Social Performance Expert. 

Richard currently the Team Leader, Positive Solutions Consult, training Consultant: Ghana Microfinance Institutions Network (GHAMFIN). Management Consultant, Financial Inclusion Advocacy Center-UK, with over 15 years’ experience in micro Banking (microfinance), Training, research and marketing. Richard was a TV host for financial Literacy Program dubbed Sikasem ho Nimdee targeted at the grass-root public.

Has a sound knowledge and rich experiences in Training, Research and Development, Relationship Marketing and microfinance. Richard conducted survey towards CIG Ghana Banking Awards (since 2014 till the financial sector clean up) on 27 commercial banks for northern sector with Corporate Initiative Ghana. Research supervisor on EPA perception survey for Ashanti with OrgCom Insights Consults. Richard has worked with Financial Institutions such as Opportunity International Savings & Loans Ltd. (OISL); Multi Credit Savings & Loans Ltd.; McOttley Capital Fund Management, ADRA Ghana (Microfinance Foundation); World Vision Ghana; and with GHANA MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS NETWORK, (GHAMFIN) is an apex body for all the apexes within the Micro Finance sector. Richard has worked with all the MFI apexes such as, The Association of Rural and Community Banks (ARB), Ghana Association of Savings and Loans Companies, Association of Financial Non – Governmental Organization, Micro Credit Association of Ghana and Ghana Association of Microfinance Companies as Consultant to offer technical advisory services to its members.

He assisted in manuals development and facilitated several training programs and workshops both local and international. Richard is also a consultant with RIMCS consult and BOD Mogul Consult, South Africa and the Ghana Rep for Mogul Summits; An NGO focused on developing young leaders and entrepreneurs through the organization of seminars and workshop.

Some of his consulting projects include:

Financial Literacy Campaign-(AWC/MoF/World Bank)

Microfinance School-Dubai

Financial Inclusion School-Kenya

Financial Inclusion & Microfinance School-Rwanda

Delinquency and Social Performance Workshop for Sub-Sahara Africa-Accra

MFI Mapping-MoF/RAFiP

Sekyere Rural Bank Ltd

Okomfo Anokye Rural Bank Ltd

CIG Ghana Banking Awards

RAFiP-Ministry of Finance

Atwima Kwanwoma Rural Bank Ltd-

Pakyi No.2 Sekyedomasi rural bank Ltd. Kumasi

Nsoatreman rural bank Ltd. Sunyani

Upper Amenfi rural bank, Sefwi Bekwai

Kintampo Rural Bank

CUA Brong Ahafo

Abosomakotere Co-op Credit Union-Tachiman

Nkoranza Area teachers Co-op credit union

Dormaa Area Teachers Co-op Credit Union

First Liberty Microfinance Company-Sunyani

Innovative Microfinance Ltd. Accra

Sekyere rural bank Ltd. Jamasi-Ashanti

Danwell Co-op. Credit Union-Kumasi

St. Theresah’s Co-op. Credit Union-Kumasi

Emmanuel Co-op Credit union-Kumasi

Ghana co-operative Credit Union Association

(CUA), Ashanti Chapter

GHACUM-ASHANTI

Environmental Protection Agency

Stegnor Microfinance Ltd-Obuasi

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Dr. Isaac Tweneboah-Koduah

Lead Trainer and Business Consultant, HiPAG Services PhD, MBA – Strategic Marketing Innovation and Enterprise Development, Chartered Marketer, Certified Small Business Consultant (Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants (USA) Contacts: Email: hipagservices@gmail.com; Tel#: 050 601 6060, 0244 567673

Dr. Isaac Tweneboah-Koduah is an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience spanning 16 years across diverse industries, including media, pharmaceutical and cosmetics, and telecommunications. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions as Head of Business Development, where he has been instrumental in driving growth and cultivating strategic partnerships.

Beyond his industry expertise, Dr. Tweneboah-Koduah boasts an extensive academic background with 14 years of experience as a university lecturer in strategic marketing, sales, and enterprise development. He has also made significant contributions to the academic world by publishing peer-reviewed papers on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, and customer-related topics in reputable journals. His dedication to educating and empowering students for success in the business world is evident in his career choices.

Currently, he serves as the Founder and CEO of HiPAG Services (High Academy Performance for Growth), a firm specializing in management, corporate training, enterprise development, and innovative marketing solutions. Driven by a strong commitment to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners, his company offers comprehensive services to help businesses thrive.

Dr. Tweneboah-Koduah's passion lies in sales and business sustainability, recognizing their pivotal roles in achieving long-term success. He also places great importance on personal and professional development, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance his skills and knowledge. His qualifications include being a Chartered Marketer from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) in the UK, highlighting his expertise in marketing. Additionally, he holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Marketing Innovation and Entrepreneurship, further demonstrating his deep understanding of these fields. Moreover, he is a certified Small Business Consultant from the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants (AASBC) in the USA, further showcasing his proficiency in providing guidance to small businesses.

Dr. Isaac Tweneboah-Koduah's diverse background, which seamlessly blends industry experience and academic achievements, positions him as a highly skilled professional capable of driving business growth, delivering impactful training, and providing innovative marketing solutions to empower both aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses alike. His passion for excellence and dedication to professional development make him a standout leader in the business world.