Mr. Kingsley Kwaku Pinkrah is a multiple award-winning social entrepreneur, business consultant and influential leader dedicated to combating poverty and youth unemployment in Ghana. He holds the esteemed position of Founding President and CEO of the Community and Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (CEDI Ghana), where he spearheads initiatives to empower individuals and foster economic growth. Additionally, Kingsley serves as the Chief of Party of the Entrepreneurship Jobs for All (E-Jobs4All) program and was the Director of Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at Data Link University.
Kingsley’s impactful work extends to organizing policy dialogues, bringing together foreign diplomats, government ministers, professors, and business experts. These gatherings culminate in the passing of resolutions to the government, addressing critical socio-economic issues. Moreover, he tirelessly advocates for job creation and offers invaluable support to aspiring entrepreneurs through free training, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities.
Recognized for his exceptional contributions, Kingsley has received numerous accolades as a social entrepreneur, public speaker, mentor, and business consultant. Notable among his accolades are the 2017 Africa’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year, the 40 Under 40 Most Influential and Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the Year, and the 2018 Future of Ghana 30 Under 30 Award. In addition, he has been honored as a Young Professional Role Model and was listed among the Future Award Africa’s 50 Most Outstanding Young Ghanaians. His exceptional leadership and global development efforts were further acknowledged when he received the Honoree Prize for Community Action.
Notably, Kingsley also contributes his expertise as an Advisory Mentor for esteemed organizations such as President Clinton’s Global Initiative University, the Queens Young Leaders Programme established by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in the UK, and the Young African Leaders Initiative established by the United States government.