In this episode of Family Business Diaries, Mary sits down with Ing. Nana Afua Sarpong, Director of Operations at Belshaw Limited, a family business founded by her father over 40 years ago. Nana Afua shares her journey of returning from the diaspora with her civil engineering background to implement structures and systems which professionalized the company and drive growth. Her advice to family businesses is clear: put the right structures in place to ensure long-term success.

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In this special episode of Family Business Diaries, we are thrilled to bring you a live session recorded at the Ashesi University Entrepreneurship Capstone Class. Our two distinguished guests, Mr. Seth Quaye, Founder and CEO of MacPartners Group, and Mrs. Anita Osei-Manu, Director of Amalena Group, offer invaluable insights into the dynamics of managing a family business from both the founder’s and Next-Gen’s perspectives.

Mr. Quaye shares his journey of building MacPartners Group with a family-first mentality, strategically involving his sons and their wives in the business.

On the other hand, Mrs. Anita Osei-Manu reveals how she transitioned into leadership at the Amalena Group, implementing key structures that have driven the company’s growth and expansion.

Tune in for an engaging discussion that explores the successes, challenges, and lessons learned in creating and sustaining a family legacy.

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In the premiere episode of Family Business Diaries Season Two, host Mary Asante-Asamoah sits down with Mr. Joseph K. Horgle, the visionary founder of J.K. Horgle Transport and Company Limited.

Mr. Horgle shares his inspiring journey, the principles of diversifying investments, and his unwavering belief in hard work. He also discusses how he has groomed his daughter to succeed him and his advice to founders on the importance of being a trustworthy business leader.

Tune in to hear valuable insights and lessons from a pioneer in Ghana's transportation industry.

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