Story: Atta Kwaku Boadi
Ahead of the highly anticipated Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) presidential election, the Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Mr Ralph Ayitey has unveiled a comprehensive and ambitious vision for the organization.
His primary goal is to reposition the AGI as a “dynamic business organization” dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and driving economic prosperity for Ghana’s industrial sector.
Mr Ayitey’s candidacy is built on a singular goal: to empower Ghanaian businesses to truly thrive.
“My vision is clear,” he said during an interview with Today . “We must reposition AGI as a dynamic force that actively empowers our businesses. We need to foster innovation, strengthen collaboration across all sectors, and ultimately deliver the economic prosperity essential for the growth and development of industry in Ghana.”
The Coconut Grove Regency Hotel CEO’s mandate, he said, was to address long-standing challenges facing the Ghanaian industrial base by focusing on several critical areas including fostering Innovation, introducing programs and partnerships aimed at integrating modern technology and innovative practices across member businesses to boost productivity and global competitiveness, creating robust platforms for networking and partnership, ensuring AGI acts as a cohesive voice and powerful lobby group for industry interests with government and international bodies and above all working closely with policymakers to ensure a favorable business environment.
Industry watchers suggest Mr Ayitey’s focus on transforming the AGI into a truly “dynamic” organization resonates with many members who feel the association needs a more proactive and agile leadership to navigate the current challenging economic climate.
His background as the head of a major hospitality and business hub like the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel is seen as giving him a unique perspective on the intersection of various business sectors and the practical needs of entrepreneurs.
The AGI presidential election is expected to be a pivotal moment for the organization, determining the strategic direction for Ghanaian industry over the next few years.
Mr Ayitey promised a strategic shift toward an AGI that is not just a representative body, but an active engine for growth.
The AGI elections are scheduled for November 27, 2025.
