American Chamber of Commerce - Ghana awards TechGulf CEO Franklin Asare

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, hosted the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan, corporate executives, and chamber members for this year’s #Thanksgiving Dinner and Awards night. The event was held under the theme, Celebrating U.S. – Ghana Partnership; Unlocking New Opportunity for Growth. The #AmChamGhanaThanksgiving dinner is held annually to honor and appreciate individuals and companies that have contributed in various to support chamber activities and aid in its development.

Our Guest of Honor, Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan, was celebrated for her leadership and contributions to strengthening cultural and commercial relations between the United States and Ghana. ”This year’s celebration is particularly meaningful for me, as I expect it to be my last in Ghana as U.S. Ambassador, a position I am truly grateful and honored to hold,” the Ambassador noted in her remarks.”This evening, I reflect on the many challenges and hardships we have endured since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Few families have been spared the pain of loss over the last, nearly two years. It’s at Thanksgiving that we gather to remember the blessings we have, even as we mourn the loss of so many. None of us could have anticipated the unprecedented effects this pandemic has had on our day-to-day lives, not to mention those felt by companies and workers around the world, as they struggled to survive and adapt to ever-changing business conditions. I am truly proud of how the United States has worked closely with Ghana since the start of the pandemic, contributing more than $30 million dollars to support Ghana’s COVID-19 response across a range of sectors,” She added. Read the full speech here.

The chamber also used the occasion to award former AmCham Ghana President, Joe Mensah, Kimathi Kuenyehia, Managing Partner of Kimathi & Partners, Franklin Asare, CEO of Techgulf, and Kosmos Energy Ghana HC, for their dedication and immense contribution to the development of the chamber.Companies and individuals that supported various chamber events throughout the year were presented with certificates of appreciation for their contributions.