Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has been adjudged the Best Public Company CEO of the Year at the 15th edition of the Radio and TV Personality (RTP) Awards.
This prestigious recognition, part of a newly inaugurated category celebrating the top 10 corporate leaders in the country, underscores his transformative impact on Ghana’s extractive governance and public sector excellence.
The ceremony, which gathered the crème de la crème of Ghana’s media and corporate sectors, saw GoldBod’s Media Relations Officer, Prince Kwame Minkah, receive the plaque and citation on behalf of the CEO.
The 2025 RTP Awards sought to bridge the gap between media influence and corporate leadership, identifying Sammy Gyamfi alongside heads of the Tema Oil Refinery and the State Insurance Corporation for their “visionary leadership and the Board’s impact on the gold sector and national economy.”
“GoldBod continues to play a pivotal role in transforming Ghana’s gold industry, positioning the country as a leader in both regulation and sustainable growth within the sector. The award comes in the wake of landmark achievements, including strengthening Ghana’s gold trading sector and advancing local gold refining initiatives.”
Ghana Gold Board
Revolutionizing the Gold Value Chain
Under the stewardship of Sammy Gyamfi, GoldBod has transitioned from a mere regulatory body to a proactive engine for economic stability.
His tenure has been defined by a rigorous push for “advancing local gold refining and value addition initiatives,” a move that shifted the paradigm from exporting raw bullion to retaining high-value processed gold within the domestic market.
By creating a robust framework for local refineries to meet international standards, Gyamfi has ensured that Ghana captures a larger share of the global gold trade, effectively “boosting foreign exchange earnings” during a critical period of fiscal consolidation.
Strengthening the Regulatory Ecosystem
Beyond commercial success, the CEO’s merit for this award is rooted in his commitment to formalizing the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sectors through transparent trading protocols.
His administration implemented digital tracking systems that have significantly mitigated the risks associated with illicit gold outflows. Industry experts note that his “visionary leadership” has fostered a more integrated relationship between state regulators and private miners, creating a streamlined “gold trading sector” that prioritizes both compliance and profitability.
This systemic overhaul has bolstered investor confidence, making Ghana a more attractive hub for extractive capital.
Sustainability and National Economic Impact
The 2025 RTP Award highlights Gyamfi’s ability to align GoldBod’s corporate objectives with the broader national agenda of sustainable development.
By championing green mining policies and ensuring that gold royalties are more effectively channeled into national developmental projects, his leadership has proven that public companies can be both profitable and socially responsible.
As the extractive sector remains the backbone of the economy, Sammy Gyamfi’s recognition as a top-tier CEO serves as a testament to his role in “transforming Ghana’s gold industry” into a modern, transparent, and globally competitive powerhouse.
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