Zain Ghana recognized as one of the top ten most respected companies in Ghana.
Philip Sowah, Managing Director of Zain Communications Ghana Limited has ranked ahead of all other telecom players in Ghana, as Ghana's Most Respected CEOs. This marked a night of double celebration as Zain Ghana Limited was recognized as one the top ten (10) most respected companies in Ghana.
The well attended Ghana’s Most Respected Company and CEO Awards 2010 Awards Ceremony was organized by the global accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) and Ghana’s leading financial newspaper Business & Financial Times (B&FT).
The awards ceremony, attended by several CEOs, members of the diplomatic corps, civil society and leading politicians was held last Saturday at the State Banquet Hall in Accra. The Awards based on a peer review system conducted amongst Ghana’s CEOs is aimed at recognizing and rewarding excellence in corporate Ghana.
“The news came as a surprise to us.” said Mr. Philip Sowah, Managing Director of Zain Ghana. “It gives us great pride to have our efforts in building a strong brand, commitment to corporate social responsibility and excellent business culture, recognized in this way. “On behalf of Zain I would like to thank my peers who voted for us.” said an elated Mr. Sowah.
The Guest of Honor was H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana who urged Ghanaian enterprises to take on opportunities of the booming oil and gas sector to diversify and expand their businesses.