
Salem Kalmoni, the Managing Director of Japan Motors, and Abena Amoah, the Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), have been named Marketing Man and Marketing Woman of the Year, respectively. The honors were conferred during the 37th Annual National Marketing Performance Awards, organized by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG). The ceremony, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, brought together industry leaders to celebrate professional excellence and the strategic impact of marketing on national business development.
In addition to the top executive awards, the CIMG recognized Mavis Frimpong as the Marketing Practitioner of the Year. The awards cite Mr. Kalmoni for his leadership and marketing contributions within the automotive sector, while Ms. Amoah was honored for her transformative leadership and contributions to Ghana’s financial sector and capital market. The institute emphasized that these accolades are intended to highlight the critical role that marketing plays in driving corporate success and economic growth.
Following the ceremony, CEO Network Ghana issued a statement congratulating Chief Abena Amoah and Chief Salem Kalmoni for their achievements. The network praised the two executives for their innovation, professional excellence, and significant contributions to the Ghanaian corporate landscape. The organization noted that such recognition serves as a testament to their dedication and leadership within the business community, encouraging others to pursue similar standards of excellence.
The 37th edition of the National Marketing Performance Awards remains a key benchmark for corporate performance in Ghana. By spotlighting the achievements of these high-profile leaders, the CIMG aims to foster a more competitive and innovative business environment. The event underscores the institute's commitment to elevating the marketing profession as a catalyst for sustainable business success and global competitiveness for Ghanaian enterprises.