Ghana Link’s Norvan Acquah-Hayford Honoured as Corporate Communication Personality of the Year
Norvan Acquah-Hayford, the Public Relations Manager at Ghana Link Network Services Limited, has been recognized as Corporate Communication Personality of the Year in the private sector at the 2024 National Communications Awards.
This award acknowledges his exceptional efforts in articulating the significance of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), a key trade facilitation tool developed by Ghana Link, which has notably expedited customs clearance processes and bolstered government revenue.
ICUMS has been instrumental in transforming customs operations across Ghana, enhancing efficiency and positioning the country as a regional frontrunner in digital customs management.
Mr Acquah-Hayford’s strategic communication has been pivotal in raising awareness of these advancements, reinforcing Ghana Link’s reputation within the industry.
The awards ceremony also highlighted the achievements of other senior executives at Ghana Link. Dr. Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah, Chief Technology Officer, was honored as CTO of the Year for his leadership in the development of ICUMS and his broader contributions to Ghana’s IT sector.
Executive Chairman and CEO of Ghana Link, Dr. Nick Danso Adjei was named Technology Entrepreneur of the Year, while Managing Director Nabali Bawa received the CEO of the Year (Technology – Africa) Award.
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd itself received multiple accolades, including Technology Company of the Year (Trade Facilitation & Innovation), the Business with Purpose Award (CSR Impact – Technology), and Digital Transformation Team of the Year (Private Sector – Gold).
These awards underscore the company’s leading role in trade facilitation and its commitment to social responsibility.
The 6th National Communications Awards, a key event in Ghana’s digital and communications landscape, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to celebrate excellence across the sector.
The awards were judged on criteria including innovation, leadership, impact, and professionalism, with Ghana Link emerging as a dominant force in this year’s awards.
About Norvan Acquah-Hayford
Norvan Acquah–Hayford is a member of the Institute of Directors Ghana (IoD-Gh) and is currently the Public Relations Manager of Ghana Link Network Services Ltd with oversight responsibility of the firm’s Public Relations, CSR, and Media Relations among others.
He recently graduated as a Fellow of Bloomberg, the world-acclaimed business news outlet, and is currently the Managing Director of the business news online portal, norvanreports.com.
Before Joining Ghana Link in April 2020, Norvan was an Assisting Editor at Joy Business (Multimedia Group Limited).
With a distinctive and passionate outlook on business development, he has spent the last 14 years of his working career in various leadership roles growing and developing businesses in the Media, Revenue Generation, Financial Engineering, and Restructuring of businesses.
In terms of education, Mr Acquah-Hayford has been trained and educated in various disciplines by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana Institute of Journalism, Rhodes University – Grahamstown, South Africa, University College of Management Studies, Graduate Institute of Management Studies and Institute of Commercial Management in the UK.
He recently gained a Master’s degree in Project Management from KNUST.
