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Ernest Bediako Sampong (born June, 1956) is a Ghanaian Pharmacist and Businessman. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ernest Chemist and was awarded The Man of The Year at EMY Africa Awards in 2020.[1][2]
Ernest Bediako Sampong | |
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Born | Ghana |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Education | Adisadel College |
Alma mater | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
Occupation(s) | Pharmacist, Businessman |
Organization | Ernest Chemist Limited |
Early life and education
editHe had his secondary education at Adisadel College in Cape Coast, Ghana.[3][4] He furthered at the University of Ghana Medical School but eventually left to attend Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where he studied to acquire a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy[5][6]
Career
editSampong founded Ernest Chemists Limited and is the current CEO. He is the president of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Ghana.[7][8] In 2009, He founded NestPharma Company Limited in Freetown, Sierra Leone .[9]
Achievements and awards
editErnest has won awards and recognition in entrepreneurship and pharmacy.
CIMG Marketing Man of The Year | CIMG | [10] |
Ghana's Order of the Volta (Officer Category) | Government of Ghana | [11] |
2017 CEO of the Year | Ghana Pharma Awards | [12] |
2017 People's Choice Practitioners | The Heleh Africa Honours | [13] |
2017 Man of the Year, Health | EMYAfrica Awards | [14] |
2018 CEO of the Year | Ghana CEO Excellence Awards | |
2019 CEO of the Year | Ghana Pharma Awards | [15] |
2019 CEO of the Year | Ghana CEO Summit | |
2020 Man of the Year | EMYAfrica Awards | [16] |
References
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- ^ "Ernest Chemists at 30 - to God be the glory". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Former Minister Urges Youth to Look Beyond Certificates and Degrees". African Eye Report. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Ernest Chemist CEO Attributes Success Made By Pharmaceutical Industry To 'Smart Guys'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ webmanager (30 May 2019). "Ernest Bediako Sampong". Business World Ghana. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Team – NEST PHARMA SIERRA LEONNE (SL)". Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Ernest Chemists marks 30th milestone". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Prez Mills Explains What Went Into Selection Of National Award Recipients". m.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Ghana Pharma Awards". www.ghanapharmaawards.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Ernest Chemists Wins Excellence Award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive Men Of The Year Africa Awards 2017". EXCLUSIVE MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Ernest Chemists wins big at Ghana Pharma Awards 2019". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "EMYAFRICA 2020 WINNERS". EXCLUSIVE MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.