Gregory Rockson, co-founder of the Ghanaian health tech startup mPharma, announced his resignation as CEO after 12 years of leadership.
Leadership Transition
In a LinkedIn post, Gregory announced that Kwesi Arhin has taken over as the new CEO of the company effective immediately. "After 12 years of starting and building mPharma, I am happy to pass the baton to Kwesi Arhin to lead us in the next phase of our journey as our new CEO, while I focus on my role as Chair of the board," he stated.
Kwesi Arhin's Role in mPharma
Kwesi Arhin has held key positions within the company since joining in April 2023. He initially served as Senior Vice President before taking on the role of Chief Operating Officer. Now, Arhin will step into the position of CEO. Gregory expressed trust in Kwesi, noting their long-standing friendship since high school.
The Future of mPharma
Gregory emphasized that this decision aims to enhance mPharma's service delivery across Africa. He added, "While recent geopolitical changes create a challenging period for health systems in Africa, these are the times to take the long road to building sustainable models of healthcare delivery."
The leadership changes at mPharma highlight the company's ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare in Africa while addressing socio-economic challenges.
