Chief Executive of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Felix Anyah has been adjudged the overall best CEO (Private and Public Sector) of the Year, 2017.
His compatriot at McDan shipping picked up the Entrepreneur of the year award with several others picking up different awards.
The two were acknowledged at the 8th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive Awards (GECEA) organized here in Accra.
According to a citation accompanying Dr Anyah’s award, within two (2) months of his appointment, there was an emergency acquisition of two high and digital PBX equipment which is able to receive 30 calls concurrently; an integrated services digital network (ISDN) awaiting the installation of an end to end software that will ensure efficient bed management, improve security, minimize leakages and ensure greater efficiency in running the hospital; a next generation firewall, a set antivirus application software, CCTV and access controls and Microsoft office 365 application with two years renewable contract, among others.
Meanwhile, Group Chairman of McDan Group of companies, Dr. Daniel Mckorley who picked up the Overall Best Entrepreneur of the year, 2017 was acknowledged for his job-creating abilities.
According to a citation written on his behalf, he deserved recognition due to the employment opportunities he created for a significant number of persons directly and indirectly through the McDan Group of companies. The citation says he was also committed to education and youth development through his mentorship, sponsorship and sporting activities and events which brought improvement and hope to the youth.
The McDan boss is also said to have extensively embarked on several CSR’s that have touched the lives of people and community.
The award scheme also presented honorary awards to some Ministers for their commitment and hard work.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, was recognized as the Overall Best Minister of the Year while the Minister of Land and Natural Resources, Hon. John Peter Amewu was acknowledged as Distinguished Public Officer of the Year.
In all, about 37 entrepreneurs and corporate executives were awarded for their contributions towards the improvement of the public and private sectors of the economy.
The 8th Ghana Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive Awards, 2018 was under the theme, “Enhancing Business Growth through Corporate Entrepreneurship Development.”