President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Bernice Makafui Brempong as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC).
She succeeds Yofi Grant, who served in the role until Monday, December 30, 2024.
Before her appointment, Dr. Brempong was the Chief Executive Officer of Makhealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Ghana’s School of Pharmacy, a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from the University College of London, and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
She expressed her commitment to working collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance Ghana’s business environment and solidify the country’s position as one of Africa’s top investment destinations
GIPC, in a press release to welcome their new CEO described her as a results-driven professional.
“The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Bernice Makafui Brempong as its new Chief Executive Officer…Dr Brempong is a results-driven professional, with a distinguished track record in business development, healthcare, and strategic partnerships.”
“Though trained as a pharmacist, Dr. Brempong has established herself as an innovative business leader, founding and leading a portfolio of thriving companies across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and commodity sectors, contributing significantly to Ghana’s socio-economic development,” part of the statement read.
It further stated that Dr. Brempong believes that the country’s ability to attract health-related investments will be a key driver of sustainable economic growth.
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