Ghanaian specialist surgeon and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the renowned Ridge Medical Center, in Accra, Dr Emmanuel Gyimah Amankwa has won ‘Ghana's Most Promising CEO of the Year Award’ at the just-ended 2024 Ghana CEO Award held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel on Friday night in Accra.

The significant recognition symbolises his outstanding contributions to the healthcare sector and ensuring timely access to quality public and private services with excellent management skills.

The 3rd edition of the Ghana CEO Awards with the tagline "Celebrating Visionaries", was on the theme "CEOs for Climate: Steering towards a Greener Future".

The iconic awards scheme organised by Globe Productions seeks to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nation's most influential and accomplished CEOs who are verified and constantly committed to staying relevant and have used the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately the country.

Dr Emmanuel Gyimah Amankwa in his appreciation remarks said this priceless achievement signifies his unwavering focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while adhering to rigorous quality standards.

He dedicated the honour to his team who work tirelessly to ensure they deliver precise patient care.

"The award is a testament to the favour of God and the excellent team around me. I will continue to push harder for a brighter future", Dr Amankwa stated.

The event featured dignitaries including a representative from the office of the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar, a representative of H. E Harriet Thompson, British High Commissioner to Ghana, a representative of H.R.M King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Paramount Chief of the Ga State, H. E Charles Abani, (United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ghana), H. E Javier Guitierrez), H. E Rosa Liliana Gomez, (Ambassador of Peru to Ghana), H. E, Huseyin Gungo, (Turkish Ambassador to Ghana), and a representative of Dr George Akuffo Dampare, Inspector General of Police among others.

About CEO Dr Emmanuel Gyimah Amankwa (Ridge Medical Center)

Dr Emmanuel Gyimah Amankwa is the Chief Executive Officer and specialist surgeon at Ridge Medical Center. He also renders surgical services in hospitals in the Eastern Region including Nsawam Government Hospital. He deals in medical logistics through his enterprise called AGE Healthcare and Logistics.

Dr Amankwa is a member of the Ghana College of Surgeons and the West African College of Surgeons. Aside from his medical training, he holds an Executive Diploma in International Healthcare Administration and a Diploma in Public Health.

As a compassionate and focused caregiver with extensive experience in his field over the past 10 years, he has fostered beneficial business partnerships in both the public and private health sectors.

Recognitions & Collaborations

Dr Amankwa has many accolades including, CEO of the year (private healthcare) at the GH-West Africa Healthcare Excellence Awards 2022, and the winner of the forty under 40 awards (Health and wellness Category) 2023.

He has collaborated with notable television and radio stations like GHone, Metro TV, HD+TV, Starr FM, Kasapa FM and Agoo FM, and business organisations such as Quick Credit/ Bills Microfinance Investment, Quick Holdings, Pizzaman, Chickenman, Atlantic International holdings company, Webhelp + Concentrix etc. to organise outreaches and screening for various health conditions such as Breast cancer.

He also served as a venue medical officer (VMO) in the 13th African Games, Accra 2023.

He consistently displays values of humanitarianism, honesty, and public service. Some of his works in the community include Wildaland Shai Hills (2021), EIB Breast Cancer Awareness Screening (Oct - Nov 2022), Prostate Cancer - September 2022, Cervical Cancer Awareness January 2023, EIB Legacy Month Expo Medical Screening and Support - March 2023, and Oral and Dental Health Awareness - March & April 2023.

The others are the Ghana Inter Schools Festival - June 2023, Prostate Cancer Awareness—September 2023, Breast Cancer Awareness—October 2023, Cervical Cancer Awareness—January 2024, and Oral Health Awareness, February 2024.