GEA bid farewell to outgoing Norwegian Ambassador

The GEA at a meeting on Friday, July 23, 2021 bid farewell to Mr. Gunnar Andreas Holm, the outgoing Norwegian Ambassador, whose five-year tenure of office in Ghana ended in August 2020.

Mr. Daniel Acheampong, the President of GEA, acknowledged the tremendous contribution of Mr. Holm towards business growth and for the fruitful cooperation enjoyed by the Association during his tenure. He stated that Mr. Holm would be greatly remembered for his efforts that ensured a successful collaboration with the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) in the areas of Social Dialogue, Organizational Development and the Female Future Programme,” which is a women’s leadership development initiative designed to address the gender gap in top management, leadership and Board positions in Ghana.

Mr. Acheampong noted that the valuable contribution of Mr. Holms, towards the work of the Association and by extension, the development of the private sector in Ghana was outstanding and remarkable for the growth and sustainability of businesses and overall national development, and wished him well in his next appointment to Kenya.

Mr. Holm thanked the GEA for the smooth collaboration he enjoyed throughout his service. He added that he was happy with the business environment of the country, and encouraged more Norwegian investors to take advantage of the welcoming terrain to invest in Ghana.

Mr. Holm urged the GEA to welcome his successor, also an experienced Diplomat, and provide her with a conducive environment for discussing difficult issues to drive the national agenda for the sustainable socio-economic development of both countries.