L&D Excellence Spotlight: Ghana's Best

L&D Excellence Spotlight is our flagship digital publication, highlighting the top 15 L&D professionals in every African country

Recognizing Ghana's Best

Joy DS Amegbe
Regional HR Manager – Learning and Development, Newmont Ghana

With nearly two decades at Newmont Ghana, Joy DS Amegbe is a seasoned HR leader specialising in Learning and Development (L&D) and Growth Projects. As Regional HR Manager, she plays a pivotal role in building workforce capabilities, driving talent development strategies, and ensuring continuous learning initiatives that align with the organisation’s long-term objectives. She is passionate about leadership development and skills enhancement, contributing to a strong talent pipeline and a high-performance culture at Newmont Ghana.

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Fiifi Essel
Learning and Development Manager, Gold Fields

With over 12 years of experience at Gold Fields, Fiifi Essel is a dynamic HR leader specialising in Learning and Development (L&D) and Talent Management. As Learning and Development Manager, he drives workforce capability initiatives, leadership development, and continuous learning strategies to enhance organisational performance. His expertise in talent development and capacity building has been instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence and growth at Gold Fields.

Gloria Agyei
Senior Manager, Learning & Development – MTN Ghana

With over 15 years at MTN Ghana and a strong foundation in corporate training and talent development, Gloria Agyei is a seasoned Learning & Development leader. As Senior Manager, Learning & Development, she drives strategies that enhance employee capabilities, foster leadership growth, and support business transformation through continuous learning. Her expertise in training, coaching, and skills development has been instrumental in shaping a high-performance culture at MTN Ghana.

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Mildred (Daisy) S-Darko
Talent Manager at Mensin Gold Bibiani Limited

Mildred (Daisy) S-Darko is a dynamic business enthusiast with a strong foundation in HR and business development. With seven years of experience as an HR generalist and three years in business development, she has a proven track record in leadership and management, delivering strategic value to organisations. Her expertise spans organisational development, talent management, compensation and benefits, and performance management, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving operational excellence.

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Ivy Anan Mawuko
Head of Learning, African Region at Standard Bank Group

Ivy is an experienced learning and development practitioner. She is involved in designing learning programmes and implementing them for Corporate organisations, not for profits and government agencies. Her expertise are in; organisation assessment and development, learning and development, coaching and promoting corporate values. She develops tailor-made learning interventions addressing prevailing needs of organisations and people. She is committed to assisting individuals and their organisations to develop a learning culture that translates into personal and business success.

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Kwadwo Dankwah Amponsah
Learning and Development Manager at LMI Holdings

As Learning and Development Manager at LMI Holdings, Kwadwo Dankwah Amponsah leads initiatives to nurture talent, drive professional growth, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. His role is integral to equipping employees with the skills needed to support the organisation’s dynamic and impactful operations across multiple sectors. With expertise in learning strategy, training, and performance management, he plays a key role in strengthening workforce capabilities within LMI Holdings’ diverse business landscape.

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Efe Erhabor
Senior manager, Training and Quality at Concentrix

Melissandre Hardy is an experienced Learning and Development professional with a strong background in training, talent development, and quality management. She currently serves as the Learning and Development Project Manager at EUROCRM, where she leads initiatives to enhance employee skills, optimize training strategies, and drive workforce performance. With over 16 years at EUROCRM Mauritius, Melissandre has held multiple leadership roles, including Training and Development Manager for the Indian Ocean region and Quality Training Manager. Her expertise spans problem-solving, personnel management, and competency development, making her a key driver of organizational growth. Melissandre has also contributed to compliance and quality assurance, having served as Correspondante NF345, ensuring industry standards and best practices. She holds educational qualifications in Law, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) from Business Mauritius.

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Tracy Aboagye-Asare
Training Manager at Majorel

Tracy Aboagye-Asare is an experienced Training Manager with a strong background in learning development, monitoring and evaluation, and training strategy execution. Currently leading training initiatives at Majorel, she is dedicated to enhancing workforce capabilities and optimising learning experiences to drive performance. With prior experience as a Senior Training Specialist at Concentrix, Tracy brings expertise in training plans, skills development, and employee engagement, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

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Ernest Nyaaku-Male
Head of Learning and Development, Absa Bank Ghana Ltd

With over 17 years at Absa Bank Ghana, Ernest Nyaaku-Male is a seasoned Learning and Development (L&D) leader dedicated to enhancing workforce capability and talent management. As Head of L&D, he drives strategic learning initiatives, aligning employee development with business goals to foster a high-performance culture. His expertise spans performance consulting, training programme design, and talent development, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills to excel in a dynamic banking environment.

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Christiana B.
Learning and Development Supervisor, Sunda International Company, Ghana

With over three years at Sunda International Company, Ghana, Christiana B. leads training and development initiatives, ensuring employees gain the skills and knowledge needed for growth. As Head of Training and Development, she designs and implements learning strategies that drive workforce excellence and organisational success. Her expertise in capacity building and employee development supports a strong learning culture, fostering continuous improvement and high performance.

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Agnes Kafui Forson
Head of Talent & Organisational Design, Nestlé

With over seven years at Nestlé, Agnes Kafui Forson is an accomplished HR leader specialising in Talent Management, Organisational Design, and Change Management across West and Central Africa. As Head of Talent & OD, she drives business partnering, mentoring, coaching, performance management, and learning & development to enhance workforce capabilities and organisational effectiveness. She is passionate about people development and transformation, fostering a high-performance culture and strategic talent growth at Nestlé.

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Stanley A. Quaye
Head, Learning and Capability Management, AT Ghana

With over seven years at AT Ghana, Stanley A. Quaye is a seasoned HR and learning expert dedicated to building workforce capabilities and driving talent development initiatives. As Head of Learning and Capability Management, he leads strategies that enhance employee skills, leadership growth, and organisational effectiveness. Stanley is passionate about continuous learning and capability development, ensuring a high-performance culture that aligns with AT Ghana’s business goals.

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Josephine Bonsu Boateng
Human Resources Manager – Learning & Development at OceanLift Subsea

With extensive experience in Learning & Development (L&D), Talent Management, and Performance Management, Josephine Bonsu Boateng is a dedicated HR leader passionate about employee growth and organisational excellence. She has played a key role in shaping L&D strategies, succession planning, and retention initiatives at Universal Merchant Bank and World Vision, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Her expertise spans onboarding, talent development, and performance management, ensuring workforce capability enhancement and long-term talent sustainability.

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Emmanuel Obeng Dompreh
Acting Learning and Development Specialist, GCB Bank PLC

Emmanuel Obeng Dompreh is a Learning and Development expert with extensive experience in designing and implementing learning technologies. Over the years, he has successfully led complex L&D projects from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring innovative and dynamic learning solutions tailored to stakeholder needs. Passionate about building a learning culture, he develops customised interventions that drive both personal and organisational success.

Akasi Manyi Dade
Group Learning & Development Manager at Easy Solar

A dynamic HR professional, Akasi Manyi Dade has over eight years of experience in learning, development, and talent management across Africa’s corporate landscape. As Group Learning, Development & Recruitment Manager at Easy Solar, she drives workforce capability building, leadership development, and recruitment strategies across Sierra Leone and Liberia. With a background in human resources leadership at Samsung Electronics, PEG Africa, and Bboxx, Akasi is skilled in labour and employment law, talent acquisition, and employee development, ensuring sustainable people growth and organisational success.

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