Executive Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services Limited, Dr. Nick Danso Adjei, received high recognition at the third edition of the Ghana CEO Awards.
Dr. Adjei was named Trade Facilitation CEO of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year, marking his third consecutive win for the latter Award.
The repeated accolades bestowed on Dr Adjei underscore his exceptional leadership and dedication to driving economic growth in Ghana through technology, trade facilitation, and entrepreneurship.
His work has significantly impacted Ghana’s economic landscape, particularly through the successful implementation of the Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS), which has become a key revenue-generating tool for the government.
In addition to his role at Ghana Link, Dr. Adjei has demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen through ventures such as Royal Nick Hotel, Royal Light, Nick TC Scan (Ghana and Port of Gambia), Misyl Energy BDC, and Nick Petroleum.
These enterprises highlight his commitment to economic growth and development both in Ghana and internationally.
The Ghana CEO Awards celebrates CEOs who positively impact various economic sectors, advancing national progress, fostering social transformation, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Profile
Early Life and Education
Dr. Nick Danso Adjei is a renowned Ghanaian industrialist whose entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to national development have made him a leading figure in the country’s business landscape.
Born in Nkoranza/Bredi, he showed an early aptitude for business, engaging in petty trading at just 11 years old.
Career and Achievements
After completing his basic education, Dr. Adjei traveled to Spain to further his education, where he quickly established himself in the business world. He rose through the ranks of Cilogar Construction and Exporting SL to become a partner in the company.
In 1992, he returned to Ghana and founded the Royal Nick Hotel in Tema. He also established Nick & Cilogar Limited, now known as Royal Lighting Limited, specializing in sanitary wares, building materials, and tiles.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Dr. Adjei’s entrepreneurial pursuits extend beyond Ghana’s borders, with his companies operating in Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Gambia, and other countries.
His business ventures include Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, a destination inspection company that enhances trade facilitation and helps maximize revenue for the Ghanaian government at the Tema port.
He is also the founder of Nick TC-Scan Limited, the first African company to provide non-intrusive scanning of containerized cargos using state-of-the-art technology.
Corporate Social Responsibility
In addition to his business ventures, Dr. Adjei is committed to giving back to society and has undertaken several corporate social responsibility projects, including the construction of a mortuary facility for St. Theresa’s Hospital in Nkoranza and the establishment of an education endowment fund in the Bono East Region.
His companies have provided financial support to hundreds of less privileged Ghanaian students and monthly financial assistance to widows in the Bono East Region, among other initiatives.
Recognition and Impact
Dr. Adjei’s impact on Ghana’s economy and society has been significant, providing jobs to Ghanaian youth and professionals through his various companies.
His contributions have been recognized by Azteca University, which conferred on him an Honorary Doctorate Degree for his hard work and immense contribution to individuals, society, and the nation as a whole, considering his creativity and innovation.
