Dr. Eric Kwame Adae, APR, is an Associate Professor of Public Relations at Drake University with over 15 years of leadership experience in Ghana’s consulting sector. He holds dual accreditation in public relations (APR) from the Institute of Public Relations (Ghana) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). A scholar-practitioner at heart, he earned his PhD from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, along with undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Ghana.

He is the founder and president of the Absa Black Star Marathon, an initiative that showcases his commitment to nation-building and strategic brand management. His research centers on CEO activism, corporate social advocacy, corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, Afrocentricity, and Afrikology. As a Daniel A. Twum Fellow, Dr. Adae uses his expertise to mentor emerging communicators, combining rigorous Western strategic principles with the deep philosophical insights of the African continent. His work aims to elevate the profession by training ethical, world-class strategists who can navigate complex global and local media and communication environments.

Mrs. Setutsi Goka Ivowi (Tucci) is a Managing Partner with Global Village Consortium, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Association of Commodities Exchanges (A-ACX), and a founding member and former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), which she led to profitability within five years. She brings over 25 years of international experience across the UK, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, spanning marketing, strategy, and general management, with leadership roles including Marketing Communications Director, Managing Director, and Business Executive Officer (Executive Director) at Nestlé Central & West Africa, overseeing operations across 22 countries. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM UK and CIMG), she contributes to Harvard Business Review and Catalyst Magazine, with a focus on leadership, marketing, communications, and intra-African trade. Her work bridges industry practice and thought leadership, complemented by board roles including Unilever Ghana PLC and Enterprise Trustees Ltd., and her founding of Forty Lives, a mental health advocacy organisation in Ghana.

Prof. Abena Animwaa Yeboah-Banin is an Associate Professor at the University of Ghana Department of Communication Studies. She presently leads the University’s School of Information and Communication Studies as Dean.  

She holds a PhD from the University of Leeds and an MPhil in Communication Studies, and a BA in Psychology and English from the University of Ghana. Her interests as scholar, researcher, advocate and practitioner straddle the areas of brand communication, media development and gender and media. She is presently a member of the International Council, and the Chair of the Organisational Communication Working Group of the International Association of Media and Communication Research ([IAMCR]. She has published in several top-rated journals including the Industrial Marketing Management and Journal of Business Research.  

Prof Yeboah-Banin has led several research and intervention projects funded by several local and international organisations including the US Embassy, UNESCO, Canadian High Commission in Ghana and the  

Her influential projects include the Status of Women in the Ghanaian Media Project and the State of the Ghanaian Media Project. She has consulted for several local and international organizations including UNESCO, Ghana’s Forestry Commission, STAR-Ghana Foundation, the Graphic Communication Group Ltd, the Media Foundation for West Africa and the Nkabom Collaborative.

Asiedua is a seasoned Marketing & Communications professional with over 20 years’ experience managing the growth of global brands across consumer segments and geographies.

She currently serves as the Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, where she has played a pivotal role in advancing the bank’s digital transformation through innovative strategies and the execution of prominent thought leadership initiatives.

For most part of her career, she has championed the notion of brands being a force for good in society – and has effectively leveraged relevant brand platforms to launch impactful, scalable community programmes with a strong focus on empowering women and young people.  

Her commitment to excellence has been recognised by several prestigious awards, including being named Marketing Practitioner of the Year 2024 by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana.

She is passionate about development of youth particularly young women and actively mentors a number of young professionals from diverse sectors across Africa.

Asiedua is a graduate of the University of Ghana, Legon and has an MBA (Marketing) from Fordham University in New York.

Mr Chris Wulff-Caesar is an accomplished International Business Executive with 25 years of FMCG experience gained across various countries. On 1 April 2024, he was appointed Managing Director of Unilever Ghana Plc, marking his return to the company where he began his career as a management trainee in 1999.

Chris joined Unilever Ghana Plc from Friesland Campina in Nigeria, where he was Marketing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, managing brands and marketing activities across 44 countries. Before this, he worked for AB InBev as Marketing Director for West Africa (Ghana & Nigeria) and was a member of the Board of Directors for Accra Brewery Ltd. He joined AB InBev under the SAB Miller acquisition, where he led the establishment and growth of a portfolio of brands.

During his time at SABMiller, he worked as Africa Category Expansion / Innovation Manager, based in South Africa, and as Marketing Director for Ghana.

Mr Wulff-Caesar is a fellow of the National Institute of Marketing Nigeria (NIMN) and an Associate member of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). He holds a BA (Honours) Degree in Economics from the University of Ghana and an MBA from the Edinburgh Business School of the Heriot Watt University in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Mr Wulff-Caesar is an Executive Member of the Unilever Ghana PLC Board. He is also a member of the Ghana Employers Association(GEA) Executive Committee and the Ghana Standard Authority(GSA) Technical Advisory Committee

Ato Micah is the Managing Principal of Maverick Research, a leading West African insights and advisory firm known for its deep specialization in market measurement and consumer intelligence. With 25 years of experience spanning roles at Procter & Gamble, Henkel, Kraft, Nielsen, and Millward Brown, Ato brings a rare blend of global expertise and local insight. He has become a trusted advisor to multinational brands, development partners, and high-growth African businesses, navigating complexity with data-led clarity.

Under Ato’s leadership, Maverick has achieved several notable firsts — becoming the first indigenous firm to serve as the retail audit agency of record for Unilever, Wilmar, GB Foods and other leading FMCG companies in West Africa. The firm has delivered impactful research across Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Cameroon — helping clients optimize pricing, drive route-to-market decisions, and unlock category growth in the face of shifting consumer realities. Maverick is also known for its pioneering work in education ranking across Sub-Saharan Africa with The Education Collaborative/Mastercard and SME-focused data support, making it a vital engine for decision-making across sectors from FMCG to financial services.

Ato is a respected voice on African market dynamics and frequently moderates conversations at the intersection of leadership, growth, and consumer behaviour. His style blends thoughtful provocation with grounded market knowledge — ensuring panel discussions are not only insightful but actionable.

He currently leads Maverick’s work on localizing global growth models and co-developing future-fit measurement tools tailored to the realities of African markets.

Dr Isaac Gwumah is a marketing scholar and Executive Director of the Bureau of Market & Social Research Ltd (MSR), with two decades of experience in commercial research and management consulting in Ghana and across Africa.

He specialises in consumer insights, brand strategy, and marketing decision support systems. Dr Gwumah has led hundreds of consulting projects for brands and organisations, including MTN, Diageo, Samsung CNT, Olam, GIZ, and UNICEF, translating data into actionable insights.

He holds a PhD in Marketing and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK).

Eric Kumah is a Marketing Leader and Business Strategist with rich experience, helping grow some of the most familiar consumer goods brands across multiple countries. He has a track record of delivering growth while managing Fortune 500 global organisations, including leading the expansion of Danone brands in the West Africa region, drawing from a rich background that includes leadership roles at Unilever and advisory work for several emerging companies.

Eric combines core brand management expertise with a deep understanding of digital transformation, AI in marketing, and business management, positioning him at the midpoint of marketing, technology, and business strategy.

He is notable for award-winning marketing work and recognized as a thought leader with publications in the Business and Financial Times and other leading media. He is a promoter of AI adoption in marketing and the creator of the 4-quadrant AI adoption matrix in marketing.