Bernard Okutu, the Managing Director of Calli Ghana, has been featured as the face of this year’s edition of The Boardroom Magazine.
The Boardroom Magazine, an esteemed annual publication by the Governance and Business Boardroom, celebrates industry achievers and individuals making significant impacts across various public and private sectors. This year’s edition focuses on the theme of harvesting success, highlighting inspirational stories of agricultural and food leadership, with Bernard Okutu at the forefront.
About: Bernard Okutu’s journey to prominence is marked by dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. With over 15 years of professional experience as a chartered accountant and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Okutu’s rise through the ranks has been nothing short of remarkable.
Having worked with reputable corporations such as Unilever Ghana Limited and Colgate-Palmolive, Okutu’s tenure at Calli Ghana has been characterized by transformative leadership. Under his stewardship, Calli Ghana has experienced significant growth and strategic restructuring, leading to a remarkable 65% increase in revenue within the past three years.
As the President of Croplife Ghana, Okutu continues to champion initiatives aimed at enhancing the agricultural sector’s sustainability and productivity.
Reflecting on his leadership philosophy, Okutu emphasizes the importance of impact, challenge, and growth. For him, leadership transcends mere positions; it’s about positively influencing the environment and stakeholders, overcoming challenges, and fostering innovation.
Calli Ghana Company Ltd, a subsidiary of United Phosphorus Limited (UPL), has been a key player in Ghana’s agrochemicals industry since its inception in 2003. Specializing in the importation and distribution of agrochemical inputs, as well as providing technical support and training through programs like Nguso Papa, Calli Ghana continues to drive innovation and excellence in the sector.
The event night
The event night saw ten Companies, seven individuals were awarded at the Premier Agricultural and Food Leadership Awards 2024.
The awardees are:
- ExcellenceinRuralEnterpriseManagementSolutions–EsokoGhana
- EnvironmentalExcellenceAward-DansworldInternationalServicesLimited
- ExcellenceinColdChainLogisticsAward–AddfraLimited
- Best Wood Processing Company of the Year –Samartex Timber & Plywood Company Limited.
- IndigenousCocoaProcessingCompanyofTheYear–FairafricGhanaLimited.
- GhanaMadeFertilizerBrandofTheYear–HJAAfrica–OfaFertilizer
- AgroChemicalsSupplieroftheYear–CalliGhanaCompanyLimited.
- SustainableAgricultureAward-AsianAfricanConsortium
- PartnershipforAgriculturalDevelopmentAward–AsianAfricanConsortium.
10.Outstanding Food and Beverage Distribution Brand of the Year – Lesfam Company
Individuals:
- Top Influential Agricultural Sustainability Leader in Ghana 2023 -Richard Duah
Nsenkyire, Managing Director – Samartex Timber & Plywood Company
- Top Influential Agricultural Sustainability Leader in Ghana 2023 – Dr. Takemore
Chagomoka, Regional Manager – Seed Co West & Central Africa.
- Top Influential Agricultural Sustainability Leader in Ghana 2023 – Michael
Marmon-Halm (Managing Director) – Fairafric Ghana Limited.
- Top Influential Agricultural Sustainability Leader in Ghana 2023 –Henry
Abraham, Founder and Managing Director – HJA Africa.
- Top Influential Agricultural Sustainability Leader in Ghana 2023 –Mrs. Adelaide
Araba Agyepong, Chief Executive Officer of Asian African Consortium
- Outstanding Leader Of The Year (Beverage Distribution) – Lesley Anita Adjei
Mensah (CEO, Lesfam Ghana)
- Top Influential Agricultural Sustainability Leader in Ghana 2023- Dan Asare –
Kyei, Chief Executive Officer -Esoko
Mr. Bernard feature in The Boardroom Magazine shines a spotlight on his remarkable achievements and the transformative impact of his leadership in the agrochemicals industry.
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