The Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Prof. Otchere Addai-Mensah has been honoured as the Outstanding CEO of the Year 2024 by the CenBa Africa Business Excellence Awards, in collaboration with E4Impact Foundation Italy.

The award, which recognized his ‘Leadership in Health Care Transformation’, was presented to him at a short ceremony in Kumasi.

Prof. Addai-Mensah received a citation, a medal and a plaque in acknowledgment of his exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing the healthcare sector in Ghana.

He expressed his gratitude to his team, especially the members of his Board and Management team, staff and patients at KATH, for the guidance and support since his assumption of office two years ago, emphasizing that the award is a collective achievement.

“This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire KATH family as we remain committed to providing the highest standard of care and continuing to drive innovation in Ghana’s healthcare landscape,” said Prof. Addai-Mensah.

The award was presented by Stephen Fosu, CEO of CenBaAfrica Business Excellence Awards and Emmanuel Kofi Kwarteng, Board Member of the Awards scheme and Registrar of Wisconsin International University College.

“The award serves as a testament to his visionary leadership and the ongoing transformation of KATH into one of the leading medical institutions in West Africa,” stated Mr. Kwarteng in presenting the award.

He added that Prof. Addai-Mensah had shown evidence of measurable positive outcomes in the healthcare sector since he became CEO of KATH on December 1, 2022.

“Your dedication to the transformation of KATH has been abundantly clear to all stakeholders and we are proud to confer on you this prestigious award for your outstanding performance,” he emphasized.

The CenBa Africa Business Excellence Award acknowledges and celebrates the achievements, innovations, and contributions of individuals and organizations within the African Business ecosystem in recognition and appreciation of their exceptional contribution and success.