Accra, Dec. 18, GNA- Mr. Prince Koblah Arkutu, the newly elected President of the Stanford Seed Transformation Network (SSTN) Ghana Chapter, has reaffirmed the Network’s commitment to driving economic growth.
He said the Network would foster innovation,and create sustainable opportunities for Ghanaians.
The President was speaking at the SSTN Ghana Chapter’s Annual Dinner in Accra and announcement of new executives.
The Network new executives for the 2025-2026 term are: Mr. William Halm; Vice President and Mrs. Esther Kesewa Ayisi Aywireng; Secretary.
Other Executive Members are Mrs. Hanetta Hayford, Mr. Elloeny Amande, and Mr. Godwin Doagbodzi, Coby Asmah, Mrs. Doris Ankama Asamoah, Harry Baskmaty, Senyo Atiase, Theresa Ayoade, Emmanuel Ntim, Nana Yaw Asante, Shaibu Ali and Ronald Tagoe.
He outlined the Network’s plans for the 2025-2026 term and pledged support for the newly elected government in its efforts to reset Ghana’s economy.
“The Stanford Seed Transformation Network is not just a gathering of business leaders; we are a collective of indigenous Ghanaian entrepreneurs committed to scaling our businesses, creating jobs, and contributing to the national development agenda through the taxes we generate and the lives we touch,” Mr Arkutu said.
These leaders bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to advancing the chapter’s goals of fostering collaboration, scaling businesses, and driving impact across industries.
Under the new leadership, the SSTN Ghana Chapter outlined three core priorities including strengthening bonds among members to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing, undertaking initiatives that create measurable value for the economy and local communities and ensuring members align with global standards while addressing local challenges.
The President emphasised that the Network stood ready to collaborate with the incoming government to address pressing economic challenges, drive innovation, and build an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
“As Ghana seeks to reset its economy, SSTN Ghana is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role and our members are creating jobs, adopting transformative business practices, and contributing to the national tax base,” he said.
He said they were ready to partner with the government, offering practical insights and solutions informed by their diverse experiences and deep commitment to the country’s progress.
The Stanford Seed Transformation Network Ghana Chapter, part of the broader Stanford Seed initiative, is dedicated to building resilient, innovative businesses that empower economies in emerging markets.
Over the years, SSTN Ghana has supported its members in achieving exponential growth, fostering collaborations, and spearheading impactful community projects.
As the Network embarks on this new chapter, it invites the government, stakeholders, and the wider business community to join in advancing Ghana’s development agenda.
As part of this year’s Annual Dinner, the Chapter inducted new companies into the Network, these companies are Agnes Ofosu-Appiah and Nana Akua Oppong -Birmeh – ArchXenus, Desmond Koney-Complete Farmer, Bertha Owusu and Fred Owusu- ThermoTech Engineering and Project, Eugene Boakye – Samospharma Limited, Jones Amegbor and Jerry Amegbor – PayAngel and Sheila Wristberg – IRISK Management Limited.
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