The founder and CEO of Rebirth Group of Companies which consists of Rebirth Travel and Tours, Rebirth Real Estate and Construction, Michael Asiedu, has been adjudged the Emerging Entrepreneur of the year at the just ended 13th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive (GECE) Awards & Summit 2023.

This is for his commitment to building the tourism brand in the travel and tourism landscape in the country.

The star-studded event held at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana and organised by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana seeks to create and maintain an enabling entrepreneurship environment that promotes vibrant, small and medium enterprises to the upliftment of the economy and the quality of life of each individual.

The award is in recognition of Mr. Michael Asiedu sterling leadership and innovation skills within the travel and tourism fraternity by providing high quality travel and tourism services in the country.

Speaking to the media after receiving the prestigious award, Mr Asiedu said he is overwhelmed with this great achievement. He dedicated the award to his able staff and cherished clients.

He also used the opportunity to appeal to the government and all stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry to invest more into the sector.

This he said will make it more attractive for the youth to venture into the space and unearth more talents, adding that the sector is one of the biggest industries with a huge job creation avenue.

He however, urged the youth to stay focused and not to give up on their dreams.

Mr Michael Asiedu attended Theocracy Complex School (Primary, JSS and SSS) in Homedakrom near Pokuase.

He holds a Bachelor‘s degree in Economics and Geography from University of Cape Coast and a Master’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

He is also a member of Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management-Ghana.

The Greatest Entrepreneur of all time award went to Mr. Joseph K. Horgle, the Chairman- JK Horgle Transport & Company Limited; and Mr Jalal Kalmoni, the Chairman of Kalmoni Group (Japan Motors), while the Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Akosua Frema Osei Opare.

Several other entrepreneurs were honoured including Outstanding Ambassador of the Year, H. E. Mr. Maher Kheir, Overall Best Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Mrs Sonya Sadhwani (Group Executive Director, Melcom Group), Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year, Mr. Charles Antwi Boahen (CEO of Kabfam Gh Limited).

Outstanding Young Entrepreneur of the Year went to Ms Elinam Horgle, the Deputy Managing Director of J.K. Horgle Transport Company Limited, Outstanding Public Service CEO was also won by Mr. Yogi Grant (CEO of Ghana Investment Promotion Center) and many others.