Michael Agyekum Addo
Michael Agyekum Addo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 January 1950 |
| Died | 31 October 2024 (aged 74) |
| Education | Ghana Secondary School, Koforidua |
| Alma mater | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology University of Ghana |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of KAMA Group of Companies |
Michael Agyekum Addo (born 3 January 1950) was a Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of the KAMA Group of Companies.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Addo was born in Suhyen, near Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana. He received his secondary education at Ghana Secondary School in Koforidua.[4][1] He then attended the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy and a master's degree in Industrial Management with a focus on entrepreneurship.[1] In January 2022, at the age of 72, he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Ghana.[1][5]
Career
[edit]He founded KAMA Group in 1986 in Kumasi.[6][5] He served as the President of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Association of Ghana (PMAG), a member of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), a member of the Ministerial Advisory Board of the Minister of Education, the Chairman of the Pentecost University College Council,[3] Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), a Council member of the Data Link Institute of Business and Technology in Tema, and a member of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).[7]
Death
[edit]He passed away on 31 October 2024 at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.[8][9][10]
Personal life
[edit]He was married to Ernestina Serwaa Addo.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "From Humble Beginnings Come Great Things': The story of Dr. Agyekum Addo, founder of KAMA Group". Ghana Web. 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo: Building a Pharmaceutical Empire with Resilience and Vision". Inspiringnet. 5 August 2024.
- ^ a b "How Ghana's Michael Agyekum Addo built his business with almost no startup capital". How we made it in Africa. 23 August 2013.
- ^ "Elder Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo: The Visionary Entrepreneur & Founder of Kama Group". Accra Street Journal. 30 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Five things you (probably) didn't know about Michael Agyekum Addo, CEO of KAMA Group". Asaase Radio. 28 March 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo: a template of productivity". Modern Ghana.
- ^ "Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo". E-Jobs4all.
- ^ "Family confirms death of Dr Agyekum Addo, announces dates for public to pay their respects". My Joy Online.
- ^ "KAMA Group's founder, Michael Agyekum Addo dies". Citi News. 3 November 2024.
- ^ "KAMA Group founder Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo is dead". Ghana Web. 3 November 2024.
- ^ "A Letter to My Future Wife: How Dr Agyekum Addo Picked His Wife". Ghana Web.