KGL Group’s Executive Chairman honoured as CEO of the Year again at 9th Ghana CEO Summit

Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, received two awards at the 9th Ghana CEO Excellence Awards. He was named CEO of the Year in both the Group Business Sector and Public Private Partnership Technology Sector. This marks his third consecutive win in the first category.

The Ghana CEO Summit gathered over 500 leaders from various sectors. The theme was “Leading Ghana’s Economic Reset: Transforming Business and Governance for a Sustainable Futuristic Economy.”

This summit provided a platform for dialogue on leadership, digital innovation, and ethical governance. Mr. Dadey's recognition highlights his strong leadership in Ghana’s private sector. It also reflects his commitment to responsible corporate practices and impactful innovation.

Under his leadership, KGL Technology has led digital transformation in ICT, gaming, and telecommunications. The company ranked No. 1 in ICT at the Ghana Club 100 Awards.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Dadey expressed gratitude for the honor. He emphasized that this achievement belongs to the entire KGL Group team.

He thanked partners and stakeholders for their trust and collaboration. Together, they have demonstrated that purpose-driven innovation creates value for businesses and communities.

Mr. Dadey also acknowledged President John Dramani Mahama's support for private sector collaboration. He praised the President's vision of recognizing the private sector as an engine of progress.

During the summit, Mr. Dadey stressed homegrown solutions to Africa’s challenges. He highlighted KGL Group’s innovative public-private partnerships as examples of economic evolution.

“Every region faces unique challenges,” he said during a discussion with TV3’s Kemini Amanor. “Our role is to design technology that adapts to our realities.”

At KGL Group, he believes sustainable solutions must be created by Africans for Africans. The Group leads with strong governance and transparency standards across Ghana.

KGL’s mission emphasizes that business should be a force for good. This belief is reflected through the KGL Foundation, which supports education, health, and social empowerment initiatives.

The Group invests in vulnerable communities and supports young entrepreneurs beyond just business interests.

Mr. Dadey's recognition at the summit reinforces his impact on Ghana’s private sector. His work positions KGL Group as a leader in ethical and inclusive business practices.

His legacy inspires leadership that transforms technology while promoting empathy and integrity in nation-building.