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The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has announced the appointment of Dr Bernice Makafui Brempong as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 29, 2025.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has announced the appointment of Dr Bernice Makafui Brempong as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 29, 2025.
She succeeds Yofi Grant, who served in the role until December 30, 2024.
GIPC in a statement released on Wednesday, January 29 noted that Dr Brempong, a results-driven professional with a distinguished track record in business development, healthcare, and strategic partnerships, brings a wealth of experience to her new role.
She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Ghana’s School of Pharmacy, a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from University College London, and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Although trained as a pharmacist, Dr. Brempong has made a name for herself as an innovative business leader. She has founded and led several thriving companies across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and commodity sectors, significantly contributing to Ghana’s socio-economic development.
Prior to her appointment, she served as the Chief Executive Officer of Makhealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and held executive leadership roles at Synergy Commodities Ltd. and D-Amphora Ltd.
A strong advocate for the development of Ghana’s health economy, Dr. Brempong believes that attracting health-related investments will be a key driver of sustainable economic growth. Upon her appointment, 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.
The GIPC has welcomed Dr. Brempong with great optimism, looking forward to her leadership in driving the Centre’s mission forward. For further information, the Public Relations Division can be contacted via phone at 0302-665125-9 or email at pr@gipc.gov.gh.
About GIPC
Guided by the GIPC Act 2013 (Act 865) the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) is the foremost agency responsible for the encouragement and promotion of investments in Ghana. To engender growth, GIPC continues to spearhead the ‘Invest Ghana’ agenda by propagating boundaryless business opportunities in key sectors such as manufacturing, agro-processing, tourism, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, real estate, and mining.
