Ecosystem Builder · Shared Value Advocate · Conference Host
Passionately dedicated to creating shared value across Africa — empowering businesses and communities to thrive together through purposeful leadership.
Andrews Akoto-Addo (Andy) is a Pan-African social entrepreneur and ecosystem builder passionately dedicated to creating shared value across the continent. His journey has taken him from Ghana's public service to innovation hubs in Shenzhen, summits in Kigali, and the entrepreneurship ecosystems of Johannesburg.
With expertise spanning business development, partnership linkages, fundraising, and program management, Andy empowers African businesses and entrepreneurship support organisations to achieve sustainable, impactful growth — not just for shareholders, but for the communities they serve.
As Managing Director (Ghana) & Head of New Business at Shared Value Africa Initiative, Andy is driving the philosophy that business success and community prosperity are not trade-offs — they are the same goal.
An engaging and dynamic conference host and panel moderator, Andy is known for facilitating insightful discussions on enterprise development, AfCFTA, climate action, social innovation, and digital infrastructure — across Africa and globally.
A career built at the intersection of entrepreneurship, social impact, and purposeful leadership across Africa.
Designing and activating entrepreneurship ecosystems — from national investor networks to startup assessments and SME trading platforms.
Championing the philosophy that businesses can create economic value in a way that also creates value for society — going beyond CSR.
Engaging event host and panel moderator at international summits covering SME development, AfCFTA, digital innovation, and climate action.
Through UNLEASH and innovation labs, transforming personal insights into systemic solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Securing funding, building strategic partnerships, and accelerating growth for organizations at the intersection of business and social impact.
Author and blogger on entrepreneurship, sustainability, shared value, governance, and the African development agenda.
