The Human Resource (HR) Manager at Asante Gold Bibiani Ltd, Beatrice Afranie, has been honoured with the prestigious Leadership Award at the National Youth Shakers Conclave and Awards.

Ms Afranie, set to represent Ghana at a Global Award ceremony in the United States, has built a career spanning over 12 years across Information Technology, finance, and the mining sector.

The Mayor of Prichard, Alabama, Jimmy Gardner, presented the award to her at a ceremony to celebrate her achievements, alongside other distinguished personalities.

Shortly after receiving the award, Ms Afranie pledged to continue leveraging her expertise to elevate the HR profession in Ghana and globally.

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Graduating with first-class honours in Business Administration (HR specialisation) from Valley View University, Ghana, Ms Afranie earned dual accolades: Graduating Student with the Highest C.G.P.A in Management (Academic Excellence Award) and Highest C.G.P.A in Level 400, School of Business (Certificate of Merit).

These accomplishments paved the way for her distinguished career in HR innovation and transformation.

As an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (ACIHRM) and a globally certified Senior Professional in Human Resources-International (SPHRi) from HRCI, USA, Afranie has positioned herself as one of Africa’s most influential HR professionals.

Ms Afranie is reshaping HR in Ghana’s mining industry, tackling complex challenges such as occupational health and safety, talent management, and workforce diversity.

She champions people-centric policies, integrating cutting-edge AI-driven HR solutions to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

Ms Afranie is on a mission to drive organisational transformation through progressive HR strategies.

Her core focus areas include: Tech-enhanced HR — Harnessing AI and analytics for data-driven decision-making. Industry Leadership – Mentoring and shaping the next generation of HR professionals.

Economic Impact – Addressing talent gaps to fuel Ghana’s economic growth.