Dr. Edith Dankwa

Dr. Edith Dankwa is a celebrated Ghanaian business leader, media entrepreneur, and strategist best known as the Group Publisher and CEO of Business and Financial Times Limited, the parent company behind Business & Financial Times newspaper, Business Times Africa Magazine, and Energy Today Magazine. These are major platforms for business and economic journalism in Ghana and across Africa. Under her leadership, the media house has grown into a respected source of business information and thought leadership, helping inform investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs region-wide. She has also served as a market entry strategist, advising companies on expanding into African markets, and has held board roles with organizations including Unilever Ghana, the International Chamber of Commerce (Ghana), and the Ghana News Agency.

Dr. Dankwa holds advanced degrees in management and marketing, including a Bachelor’s from the University of Cape Coast, an Executive MBA from GIMPA, and a Doctorate in Business Administration in International Business. Her career has been marked by numerous honours including CIMG Marketing Woman of the Year (2020) and induction into the Ghana CEO Hall of Fame, recognitions that reflect her impact on business, media, and professional development.