
Mr. Benjamin Commey Akrong
Board Member
Mr. Benjamin Commey Akrong is a highly accomplished business executive, consultant, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in financial management, strategic leadership, and operations optimization. A results-driven MBA graduate from South Bank University, London, Mr. Akrong has a proven track record of success across diverse industries including aviation, finance, and real estate.
As an entrepreneur, Mr. Akrong has founded and led several successful businesses in the United States, with some generating annual sales exceeding $10 million over the past decade. His leadership and innovative approach to business have resulted in profit-enhancing processes, including the implementation of automated financial systems and effective audit protocols, which have significantly reduced operational costs and penalties.
Currently, Mr. Akrong is the CEO of Strong Tower Realty, a leading real estate brokerage with annual sales surpassing $12 million. He is also a board member of several U.S.-based real estate and finance companies, including Kingfem Investment Group and Haven Homes Incorporated. In addition, he serves as a strategic advisor to numerous small and medium-sized businesses, offering expertise in business formation, financial planning, and customer service development.
Mr. Akrong’s career also includes extensive experience in the aviation sector, where he served as Deputy General Manager for Ghana Airways in the UK and Ireland. He played a key role in overseeing financial planning, human resources, and customer service operations, delivering cost-saving initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency.
Beyond his business ventures, Mr. Akrong is passionate about community development and women’s empowerment. He actively contributes his expertise to the West Africa Women Empowerment Foundation, supporting initiatives aimed at uplifting and creating opportunities for women across the region.