Ernest Bediako Sampong

Ernest Bediako Sampong
Born	Ghana
Nationality	Ghanaian
Education	Adisadel College
Alma mater	Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Occupation(s)	Pharmacist, Businessman
Organization	Ernest Chemist Limited

Ernest Bediako Sampong (born June 1956) is a Ghanaian Pharmacist and Businessman. He is the Founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Ernest Chemist and was awarded The Man of The Year at EMY Africa Awards in 2020. ^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

He completed his secondary education at Adisadel College in Cape Coast, Ghana. ^{[3] [4]} He attended the University of Ghana Medical School before leaving to study in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy. ^{[5] [6]}

Career

Sampong is the current CEO and founder of Ernest Chemists Limited. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association in Ghana is led by him as its president. ^{[7] [8]} In 2009, He established NestPharma Company Limited in Freetown, Sierra Leone. ^[9]

Achievements and awards

Ernest has won awards and recognition in entrepreneurship and pharmacy.

Awards And Honours

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	[1]

References

1. "EMYAFRICA 2020 WINNERS". EXCLUSIVE MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
2. "Apprenticeship enables people to build business empires - CEO of Ernest Chemists". MyJoyOnline.com. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
3. "Ernest Chemists presents vehicle, computers to Adisadel College". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
4. "16 super wealthy Ghanaians who attended Adisadel College". www.ghanaweb.com. 27 June 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
5. "Ernest Chemists at 30 - to God be the glory". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
6. "Former Minister Urges Youth to Look Beyond Certificates and Degrees". African Eye Report. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
7. "Ernest Chemist CEO Attributes Success Made By Pharmaceutical Industry To 'Smart Guys'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
8. webmanager (30 May 2019). "Ernest Bediako Sampong". Business World Ghana. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
9. "Team – NEST PHARMA SIERRA LEONNE (SL)" . Retrieved 26 July 2020.
10. "Ernest Chemists marks 30th milestone". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
11. Online, Peace FM. "Prez Mills Explains What Went Into Selection Of National Award Recipients". m.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
12. "Ghana Pharma Awards". www.ghanapharmaawards.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
13. "Ernest Chemists Wins Excellence Award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
14. "Exclusive Men Of The Year Africa Awards 2017". EXCLUSIVE MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
15. "Ernest Chemists wins big at Ghana Pharma Awards 2019". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 July 2020.