3 Ghanaian women named among Forbes 2023 Most Influential African Women list

Forbes Afrique has recognized three accomplished Ghanaian women among the 2023 50 Most Influential Women in Africa, according to a recent publication.

The list honours women who contribute their expertise and leadership to the growth of their organizations, serve as inspirations for young women, and possess economic or financial, political, and cultural clout to influence decisions across the continent and their respective countries.

The annual 2023 list features these three remarkable women from Ghana, who have made significant strides in banking, mining, and technology and achieved international success in their respective fields.

These women are Dr.

Victoria Kwakwa, Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Bank, Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, Africa Strategic Partnerships Manager at Microsoft, and Georgette Barnes Sakyi-Addo, founder of Georgette Barnes Limited (GBL) and President of the Association of Women in Mining Africa.

At the World Bank, Dr.

Since joining the bank in 1989, she has worked in various capacities as the Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific from 2016 to 2021.

Georgette Barnes Sakyi-Addo is a well-known figure in the mining industry, having founded Georgette Barnes Limited (GBL) and serving as the President of the Association of Women in Mining Africa.

Georgette was recognized by Women in Mining UK as one of 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.

Angela is an Alumna of Harvard Business School.

Ghana takes pride in these women who are making waves on a prestigious list in Africa as the world celebrates women.