The Head of HR and Administration of Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation (BOST) Company, Augustine Appiah, has been named the Transformational HR Personality of the Year at the 4th National Governance & Business Leadership Awards 2024 in Accra.

The award is in recognition of his significant contributions to the Human Capital Management Industry, particularly within BOST. It was also to honour his efforts at promoting diversity and inclusion, creating equal opportunities, and promoting teamwork.

A release issued by BOST in Accra today said: “In his current role, Mr Appiah has been a driving force behind the BOST Transformation agenda over the past three years, transitioning the company from a loss-making position to consistent year-on-year profitability in 2021, 2022, and continuing strong.

His culture and mindset-change initiatives have been hailed as the catalyst for the company's improved fortunes,” the release added. It said this latest accolade adds to Mr Appiah’s impressive list of previous honors, including being named HR Leader of the Decade and one of the Top 20 Influential HR Business Leaders across industries in Ghana at the 3rd Governance and Business Leadership Awards.

Alongside Mr Appiah's individual recognition, the release added that BOST was also celebrated as the Best Organisation in Learning & Development Initiative. This award underscores the company's commitment to employee growth and continuous improvement.

The National Governance & Business Leadership Awards, developed by The Governance & Business Boardroom, is a C-level high-impact programme that celebrates good corporate governance, leadership, economic empowerment, and job creation in Ghana.