Prominent Institutions & Business Leaders Honoured at the 7th InstinctBusiness Awards

The crème de la crème of the business industry converged at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on Saturday 8^th of October, 2022 for the 7^th edition of the InstinctBusiness Finance Innovation Awards now rebranded as InstinctBusiness Awards.

Leading business organisations, teams, CEO’s, investors, advisors and business leaders were honoured for their sterling contribution towards driving superior business services, raising industry standards as well as promoting economic growth in the country.

The event which was themed, “Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Business” recognized business across all sectors, including the Public Sector, Banking, Telecoms, Insurance, Oil and Gas amongst others.

Mr. Akin Naphtal, CEO/Founder of Instinct wave in his welcome address commended organisations and industry practitioners for demonstrating the core values of business innovation, transformations, customer satisfaction, effective management, business sustainability, and technology innovation, notwithstanding pushing the boundaries and raising the bar of excellence in the profession in spite of the effect of the covid -19 pandemic on the global work force.

 He said “Over the years, the awards have evolved in refining categories and introducing new categories to promote, and reflect, the changing business enterprise in Ghana & Africa.”

“We know how difficult things are for many businesses right now. The year has seen a steady flow of difficult economic news and uncertainties in Ghana and around the world.”

“Winners have proven that we can build a bright future for our respective economies in challenging times through important social contributions and commitment to the community in which we live and work, ethical behaviour and environmental sustainability.” He added

He congratulated all award winners for a tremendous work done over the years and encouraged them to do more.

Below is a list of winners who were honored at the glamorous event

Award Categories

Best Bank in Agency Banking Fidelity Bank

Mortgage Bank of the Year Republic Bank Ghana

Bank of the Year Absa Bank Ghana

Oil & Gas Company of the Year Zen Petroleum

Innovative Pension company of the year Glico Pensions

Excellence in ESG MTN Ghana

CSR Company of the year Volta River Authority (VRA)

International Trade Finance Company of the Year Ghana Exim Bank

Best Use of Technology in Finance MTN Ghana

Outstanding Contribution to Export Trade Ghana Export Promotion Authority

Finance Team of the Year MTN Ghana

Excellence in Insurance Regulation National Insurance Commission

Investor Relations Team of the Year MTN Ghana

Other Individual winners included

Insurance Personality of the year Dr. Justice Ofori Chief Executive Officer National Insurance Commission

Energy Sector Leader Award Mr. Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa Chief Executive Officer Volta River Authority

Banking CEO of the year Abena Osei-Poku Managing Director, Absa Bank

William Tewiah Chief Executive Officer Zen Petroleum Oil & Gas CEO of the Year

Lawrence Agyinsam Chief Executive Officer Ghana Exim Bank Public Sector CEO of the Year

Dr. Afua Asabea Asare Chief Executive Officer Ghana Export Promotion Authority Transformational Leader of the Year

CFO of the Year Antoinette Kwofie Chief Financial Officer MTN Ghana