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Our Distinguished Speakers

Industry leaders shaping the future of business and tech

Guest Speaker & Convener

The visionary behind this event and our special guest

Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu
Convener

Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu

Founder, HR Network

Cynthia is a results and people driven C-Suite Leader with a proven track record of driving organizational growth, optimizing operations, and delivering exceptional results. She is a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. Her 15+ year career has dedicated her attention to positively impacting medium businesses, HR professionals and departments. She is especially skilled in Strategic Leadership, Risk Management, Change Management, Financial Management, P & L Management, Business Development, Stakeholder Relations, Team Building, and Human Resource Management.

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Patricia Obo-Nai
Guest Speaker

Patricia Obo-Nai

CEO of Telecel Ghana

Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai is an electrical engineer and the first Ghanaian CEO of Vodafone Ghana, now Telecel Ghana with over two decades of experience in IT and Telecommunications.

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Event MCs

Our masters of ceremony guiding the event

ERIC KOJO VAN-ESS KURANCHIE
M.C

ERIC KOJO VAN-ESS KURANCHIE

Group Head, HR & Administration, Bank of Africa Ghana | Strategic HR Leader | Corporate MC & HR Educator

Eric Kojo is a strategic HR expert with over 15 years experience in Talent and Change Management. He leads HR strategy at Bank of Africa Ghana.

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Eunice Dede Tornyi
Co M.C

Eunice Dede Tornyi

Award-Winning Media Professional | Diplomacy Expert | Host, African Women’s Voices Show

Eunice Dede Tornyi is the award winning host of the African Women's Voices Show with 17 years of experience in TV presenting and production.

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Keynote & Plenary Speakers

Our headline speakers bringing transformative insights

Dr. Cheryl Arutt
Plenary Speaker

Dr. Cheryl Arutt

Clinical & Forensic Psychologist | Trauma & Resilience Expert | TEDx Speaker | Certified EMDRIA Consultant

Dr. Cheryl Arutt is a licensed clinical & forensic psychologist, TEDx speaker, media consultant and Certified EMDRIA Therapist & Consultant based in Los Angeles.

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Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng

Vice Chairman, Public Services Commission | HR Transformation Expert

Dr. (Mrs.) Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng is a distinguished Ghanaian human resource management expert, transformational leader, and public sector executive with over three decades of experience spanning the education, telecommunications, insurance, consultancy, and energy sectors.

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Margaret Jackson
Keynote Speaker

Margaret Jackson

Managing Partner, Rainbow Consult | Board Chair, HR Network Africa

Margaret Jackson, FLPI is the Managing Partner of Rainbow Consult. She is a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute with extensive experience in HR leadership.

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Laury-Georges-Lane
Keynote Speaker

Laury-Georges-Lane

CEO, LGL Consulting & Executive Advisory Group | Global HR & Mediation Expert

Laury Georges-Lane, a former Human Resources executive and legal professional with 27 years of experience, is now at the helm of two consulting firms specializing in HR advisory services.

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Panel Members

Distinguished professionals sharing their insights

Georgia Manfreda Appiah
Panel Member

Georgia Manfreda Appiah

Managing Partner & Chief Operating Officer, Nuffield Clinic

Giorgia Manfreda Appiah is a dynamic leader with over a decade of experience in human resource management, company operations, and strategic leadershi...

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Arthi Rabikrisson
Panel Member

Arthi Rabikrisson

Founder and Managing Director of Prerna Advisory

Arthi Rabikrisson is the Founder and Managing Director of Prerna Advisory, based in South Africa. The firm specializes in neuroscience-based coaching ...

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Commander James Emmanuel Kwegyir Aggrey-Orleans
Panel Member

Commander James Emmanuel Kwegyir Aggrey-Orleans

Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon | Ghana Navy | UN Peacekeeping Medical Expert

Commander James Emmanuel Kwegyir Aggrey-Orleans is a senior officer of the Ghana Navy and serves as a Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon....

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Rosie Ebe-Arthur
Panel Member

Rosie Ebe-Arthur

Founder, RE-HR | Board Director, MTN Ghana, FirstBank Ghana & Petra Trust

Rosie Ebe-Arthur is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) UK and Board Director on several boards in Ghana...

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Marc Voi Chiuli
Panel Member

Marc Voi Chiuli

Founder, People Edge Consulting

Marc founded People Edge Consulting to provide HR services to the small/medium business community with 25+ years of diverse human resources experience...

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Anita Wiafe
Panel Member

Anita Wiafe

CEO OML Africa | Executive Secretary of the eCommerce Association of Ghana

Anita Wiafe is a seasoned expert in strategic human resources management and organizational development, with over three decades of consulting experie...

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Deborah Asmah
Panel Member

Deborah Asmah

Co-Founder & CEO, Npontu Technologies Ltd

Ms. Deborah Asmah is an expert in AI, digital governance, privacy, and compliance, whose contributions have significantly shaped Ghana's digital ...

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Prof. E. Afful-Dadzie
Panel Member

Prof. E. Afful-Dadzie

Associate Professor, University of Ghana Business School | Lead Data Scientist at MData Consult

Prof. Eric Afful-Dadzie is a distinguished academic and consultant specializing in Decision Sciences, Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Informatio...

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Dr. Theo Tackie
Panel Member

Dr. Theo Tackie

Change Management Consultant | Growth Strategist

Change Expert/Senior Scrum Master with over 10+ years of top-notch knowledge and experience in facilitation and coaching Agile Teams....

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Delasi Dogbe
Panel Member

Delasi Dogbe

Mental Health Advocate | Entrepreneur | Rotary Chapter President | Relationships Strategist

Delasie Dogbey is a dynamic Relationship Strategist, Life Coach, Business Development Coach, Author, Ghostwriter, and Project & Marketing Strategist....

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Isidore Kpotufe
Panel Member

Isidore Kpotufe

Founder & CEO, RiviaCo | Technology Entrepreneur

Isidore is a technology entrepreneur with a track record in building ventures across finance, transportation, and healthcare in Africa....

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Patience Osekre
Panel Member

Patience Osekre

Managing Director, Supreme Healthcare Management Services | Licensed Psychotherapist

Patience Osekre is a Consultant Psychotherapist and a Wellness Expert trained in the UK with a wealth of experience in providing Health and Well-being...

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Dr. Francis Eduku
Panel Member

Dr. Francis Eduku

Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM)

Dr. Francis Eduku is the Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM), with more than two decades of...

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Masterclass Trainers

Experts leading our intensive training sessions

Oscar Bimpong
Masterclass Trainer

Oscar Bimpong

Founder, Train2inspire Consultancy

Oscar Bimpong is the Founder and CEO of Train2inspire Consultancy with operations in both the UK and Ghana. He is a Mindset Transformation Consultant ...

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Patricia Abena Kissi
Masterclass Trainer

Patricia Abena Kissi

CEO SEDAT Consult

Patricia Ama Kissi has over 15 years in artificial intelligence research with multiple publications. She leads AI accessibility and ethics initiatives...

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Yvonne Wiredu-Akpabli
Masterclass Trainer

Yvonne Wiredu-Akpabli

Vice Chairman, Public Services Commission | HR Transformation Expert

Yvonne is a highly trained HR professional with over 16 years of experience in the practice of managing a broad spectrum of human resources programs a...

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Yvonne Ohui MacCarthy
Masterclass Trainer

Yvonne Ohui MacCarthy

Founder & Head Consultant, Institute of Customer Service Professionals (ICSP)

Yvonne Ohui MacCarthy is a visionary leader and the driving force behind the Institute of Customer Service Professionals (ICSP)....

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Panel Moderators

Facilitators guiding our panel discussions

Kojo Amissah
Panel Moderator

Kojo Amissah

Strategy & Performance Consultant | Lead Instructor, CITAM

Kojo Amissah is a Strategy and Performance Consultant at CITAM, where he leads high-impact training, consulting, and staffing services....

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Paa Kwesi-Barnes
Panel Moderator

Paa Kwesi-Barnes

Moderator

Paa Kwesi Barnes stands as a seasoned Digital Technology Expert, boasting over 15 years of immersive experience across diverse roles in technology str...

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Mary Bennett
Panel Moderator

Mary Bennett

Organizational Development | Learning Specialist

Mary Bennett is a globally experienced professional specializing in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, and Human Resource Management....

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Speed Coaches

Coaches providing rapid mentoring sessions

Emmaline Datey
Speed Coach

Emmaline Datey

Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach | HR Strategist | CEO, ICS Africa

Emmaline Datey is a Public Speaker, Brands Influencer, HR Strategist, Leadership and Personal Development Coach with up to 15 years' of Human Res...

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Munnira Shiekh
Speed Coach

Munnira Shiekh

CEO and Founder Zenfusion Consultancy

Munnira Sheikh is a business & strategy analyst carrying extensive experience across different industries including FMCG, manufacturing plants, trade ...

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Dr. George Ayee
Speed Coach

Dr. George Ayee

Organizational Development & Change Management Expert | International Speaker

George Ayee is an organizational development/effectiveness, change enablement and business transformation consultant, transformational speaker, and co...

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Grace Krobo-Edusei
Speed Coach

Grace Krobo-Edusei

CEO, Grace Center For Growth and Excellence

Grace is a Pastor, Certified Trainer, Speaker, Executive Coach and Entrepreneur licensed as an independent Executive Program Director with The John Ma...

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