In a groundbreaking achievement, Beatrice Agyemang, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Media General Ghana, has been named among the prestigious Avance Media’s 100 Most Influential African Women for 2023.
AvanceMedia, a leading African media and Public Relations Organization, annually recognizes and celebrates the achievements of influential African women from various sectors who have made significant contributions to their communities and the continent as a whole.
Presented as a ranking of the 100 Most Influential African Women, Avance Media showcases successful female personalities on the continent who have climbed the corporate ladder, started their own businesses, or have been at the forefront of decision making both locally & internationally.
Criteria for selection include Excellence in Leadership & Performance, Personal Accomplishments, Commitment to Sharing Knowledge, Breaking the Status Quo and being an accomplished African Woman.
Beatrice Agyemang made the list of Most Influential African Women, earning the top spot in the coveted Media Category, as a result of her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, innovation, dedication and drive to achieve results in the media industry.
Known for her strategic vision and forward-thinking approach, she has spearheaded initiatives that embrace technological advancements, ensuring that Media General remains at the forefront of delivering content that resonates with a diverse audience. Her commitment to the pursuit of excellence has set a high standard within the organization and has had a positive impact on the media landscape in Ghana.
Madam Agyemang is also passionate about impacting lives and has led her team to undertake several social interventions to support the less-privileged and underserved communities to address critical needs.
Through 3 Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility subsidiary of Media General, she successfully mobilised relief items to support communities in the lower Volta area that were submerged under water as a result of the spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpone Dams last year.
She and her team have been supporting persons with critical health conditions, particularly women and children, by mobilizing the public to raise funds to meet their medical needs.
Under her leadership, 3 Foundation has also spearheaded a number of advocacies to create awareness about illegal fishing methods to promote sustainable fisheries practices in partnership with USAID as well as advocacies to improve access to education in partnership with Star Ghana.
Madam Agyemang expressed appreciation for the recognition, particularly to be selected among 100 accomplished women Africa wide, which is no mean achievement.
“My gratitude goes to my team at MG for the support that has enabled me to receive this recognition” she said.
Beatrice Agyemang assumed the role of GCEO at Media General Ghana, one of the country’s leading media conglomerates, in September 2018. Under her stewardship to date, Media General has undergone remarkable growth and evolution, reinforcing its position as a trailblazer in the media industry.
By Media General Communication Department