In this episode of Family Business Diaries, Mary sits down with Dr. Emmanuel Obiri Addo, Director at Kyei BeKind Enterprise Ltd., to explore the essential elements of building a lasting family business legacy in Ghana’s Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry.

Dr. Addo shares his journey of learning every aspect of the family business since a tender age alongside his four siblings, a foundation laid by their mother. He emphasizes the value of putting customer needs first and creating a unique niche in your industry.

Dr. Addo also provides honest advice for family business owners: learn from your mistakes, trust your family team, and don’t hesitate to seek expert guidance to establish robust business structures. This episode is filled with practical wisdom for those looking to ensure their family business thrives for generations.

Tune in for an insightful conversation about family, legacy, and lessons learned.

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In this special virtual episode of Family Business Diaries, we sit down with David Grammig, a Global Family Office Expert and Founder of Grammig Advisory. David shares expert insights on how African family businesses can leverage storytelling and build strong partnerships with investors to drive long-term success. He emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence, sharing family business stories, and expanding networks globally. As a key figure in the family office space, David also invites family business leaders to attend the 2024 Africa Wealth Summit, where they can connect, learn, and grow their businesses. Watch the visual version of this episode here.

In this episode of Family Business Diaries, Mary sits down with Ing. Nana Afua Sarpong, Director of Operations at Belshaw Limited, a family business founded by her father over 40 years ago. Nana Afua shares her journey of returning from the diaspora with her civil engineering background to implement structures and systems which professionalized the company and drive growth. Her advice to family businesses is clear: put the right structures in place to ensure long-term success.

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