Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business (KSB) of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) has held the “Third Professionals and Practitioners Engagement Series.” The event was on the theme: “Understanding the Dynamic Business Environment: The Practitioner Perspective.”
The 3rd KSB Professionals and Practitioners Series saw seasoned and accomplished industry persons such as the Chief Executive Officer of Boris B’s Farms and Veterinary Supplies, Dr. Boris Baidoo, Senior Supply Chain Manager of Newmont, Atoapem Barimah Frimpong, the Customer Service Manager of Ecobank, Tanoso, Mrs. Elizabeth Owusu Yeboah. Others were an Investment Banker at FINCAP Securities Limited, Selasi Kofi Adu, and Melchizedek Owusu Boachie, Sales/ Marketing Manager, at Opemsuo Radio.
In his opening remarks, the Provost of the CoHSS and Chairman for the event, Professor Charles Ofosu Marfo commended the faculty for their foresight in organising the event to bridge the gap between academia and industry. He noted that Ghana’s dynamic and changing business environment presents opportunities for young people. He hoped the discussions from the panel would help the students gain more meaningful insights into the business environment to help them make good career decisions.