Ghana: Patricia Obo-Nai acknowledged as one of African top Women CEOs

Patricia Obo-Nai, the Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, has received well-deserved recognition as one of Africa’s esteemed women CEOs. She has been included in the prestigious 2023 Africa.com Definitive African Women CEOs list, solidifying her position among the top 93 accomplished women leaders on the continent.

The 2023 Africa.com Definitive African Women CEOs list, sponsored by Standard Bank Group, distinguishes itself by highlighting the remarkable achievements of African businesswomen who are at the helm of substantial enterprises.

“This year’s list of 93 women represents 17 countries that have qualified based on either large-scale revenue or large-scale market capitalization. The list includes 40 women from South Africa, 12 from Nigeria, and 6 from Egypt, Ghana, and Kenya, respectively,” said Teresa Clarke, Chair of Africa.com.

The list underwent a comprehensive process to identify exceptional leaders. A thorough analysis of 2,020 companies listed on the 24 African stock exchanges was conducted, examining businesses with a revenue of $100 million or more, or a market capitalization of USD 150 million or more. This meticulous screening yielded a collection of 787 companies, from which the top women CEOs were chosen. Patricia Obo-Nai, as the CEO of Vodafone Ghana, was rightfully acknowledged for her outstanding achievements and impactful leadership within the telecommunications sector.

Her inclusion on the list is a testament to her noteworthy contributions to the success of Vodafone Ghana and her standing as a prominent figure among Africa’s women CEOs.

Patricia Obo-Nai, in addition to her role as CEO of Vodafone Ghana, is a passionate advocate for technology and its transformative potential for Africa. She consistently emphasizes the importance of harnessing technological advancements to foster sustainable development and ensure the continent’s active participation in the digital economy. In her OpEd titled ‘Connecting Africa is the Seminal Challenge of our Time’, she stated: ‘’To expedite Africa’s economic recovery post-pandemic, the continent must accelerate digitalization and expand regional cooperation.”

Patricia is known for her passion for gender issues and interventions that offer economic opportunities to women. During the United Nations General Assembly panel session last year, she called for an urgent solution to end maternal mortality across sub-Saharan Africa. She also participated in the G7 Partnership on Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa event to deliberate on catalyzing digital financial services for women across Africa.

Patricia Obo-Nai has been recognized as the CEO of the Year at the esteemed Ghana Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards (GITTA), a testament to her outstanding contributions and vision within the industry. In addition, Patricia has been honored with the Women Leadership Excellence Awards at the CEO’s Summit Award.

These awards reflect Patricia’s exceptional abilities, inspiring leadership, and significant impact in her field, making her a distinguished figure in both the technology and business sectors.