Ms. Margaret Ansei is a distinguished leader in enterprise development, governance, and marketing communications with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency, she spearheads strategic initiatives to empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Ghana, fostering economic growth and job creation.
With a strong academic background, Ms. Ansei holds a Master of Arts in Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and a Master of Business Administration in International Trade from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Her expertise in marketing communication has been instrumental in shaping policies and programs that support entrepreneurship and skill development in Ghana.
Ms. Ansei has an impressive track record of leadership in governance, having served as the Municipal Chief Executive Officer of the Suhum Municipal Assembly, where she represented the President of the Republic of Ghana in managing local security and developmental operations. She also played a crucial role as the Ashanti Regional Coordinator for the Local Enterprise and Skills Development Programme, driving initiatives that facilitated business growth and vocational training for young entrepreneurs.
Her academic contributions extend to the University of Professional Studies, Accra, where she has served as an adjunct lecturer in marketing communications. In this role, she has mentored and supervised undergraduate students, while also engaging in scholarly research on marketing strategy and communication.
Beyond academia and governance, Ms. Ansei is a prominent political figure, actively involved in national political strategy and communication. She currently serves as the Head of Media and Communication for the 2024 presidential election campaign Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and is a member of the party's National Executive Committee. Her leadership roles in political campaigns, gender advocacy, and youth empowerment have positioned her as a key influencer in Ghana’s socio-economic development.
Ms. Ansei has contributed to international discourse on leadership, governance, and gender inclusion through various global platforms. She has served as a resource person for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and participated in leadership and policy seminars organized by the UK Labour Party, Socialist Party of Spain, and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.
With her extensive experience in public administration, marketing, and enterprise development, Ms. Margaret Ansei remains a dynamic force in advancing economic opportunities for Ghanaian entrepreneurs, strengthening MSMEs, and fostering inclusive development.
