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.
Early life and education He completed his secondary education at Adisadel College in Cape Coast, Ghana. 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.
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. In 2009, He established NestPharma Company Limited in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Achievements and awards Ernest has won awards and recognition in entrepreneurship and pharmacy. +Awards And HonoursCIMG Marketing Man of The YearCIMGGhana's Order of the Volta (Officer Category) Government of Ghana2017 CEO of the YearGhana Pharma Awards2017 People's Choice Practitioners The Heleh Africa Honours2017 Man of the Year, HealthEMYAfrica Awards2018 CEO of the YearGhana CEO Excellence Awards2019 CEO of the YearGhana Pharma Awards2019 CEO of the YearGhana CEO Summit2020 Man of the YearEMYAfrica Awards
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