Ambrose Yennah, Founder and Executive Chairman of AIDEC Group of Companies, has been awarded the ‘Ghana CEO Personality of the Year for Private Sector’ at this year’s Ghana CEOs Awards.
The prestigious ceremony, held over the weekend at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra, recognized Mr. Yennah for his visionary leadership and profound contributions to advancing technology in Ghana.
Since founding AIDEC Group of Companies in 2004, Yennah has been at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the tech sector.
Under his leadership, AIDEC Digital, a subsidiary of AIDEC Group, has emerged as a leader in the African tech landscape, setting new benchmarks and pushing the boundaries of technological advancement.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Yennah expressed gratitude for the recognition and attributed the award to his team’s collective efforts.
“I am deeply honoured by this award, and I dedicate it to the hardworking team at AIDEC Digital, who have been instrumental in our journey.
This recognition reflects our shared commitment to driving innovation and positively impacting the tech sector,” he stated.
Latif Abubakar, CEO of Globe Productions, praised Yennah for his transformative leadership.
“Ambrose Yennah’s commitment to innovation has established a new standard for CEOs in Ghana.
His visionary approach has propelled his company to success and significantly contributed to the growth of Ghana’s technology industry,” Abubakar remarked.
Yennah’s key achievements include:
Professional Certification and Training: Partnering with the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) to offer top-tier training and certification for tech professionals across Africa.
Africa Technovate Awards/Fair 2021: Organizing this event to celebrate technological advancements and position Africa as a leader in digital transformation.
AI Centre of Excellence: Leading the establishment of this centre within AIDEC Digital to focus on skill development, research, and collaboration in artificial intelligence.
Global Partnerships: Securing strategic alliances with 7W A. I am a Slovenia company with the International Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), integrating global tech trends into the Ghanaian market.
Educational Collaborations: Partnering with Academic City University and the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH) to nurture the next generation of tech leaders focusing on practical skills and real-world applications.
Additionally, Yennah has spearheaded initiatives like AIDECIA, a comprehensive school management system, and Africoursity, a MOOC platform for African learners.
He also launched Tech News Global, an online portal providing daily tech news to engage and inform the tech community.
Through his transformative leadership, Ambrose Yennah has elevated the AIDEC Group of Companies and significantly impacted the technology sector in Ghana and beyond.
His work continues to inspire and shape the future of technology across Africa.
