CCIFG Holds its 11th Annual General Assembly
This edition marks the ushering in of the 2025-2028 CCIFG Board of Directors
The 11th edition of the General Assembly and Elections of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Ghana (CCI France Ghana) was successfully held at the Residence of France in Accra on Tuesday 9th December 2025. The event brought together members of the Franco-Ghanaian business community, partners, and stakeholders, reinforcing the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation between France and Ghana.
The General Assembly provided an important platform to review the Chamber’s activities, achievements, and impact over the past year. The event was graced with the presence of newly designated Ambassador of France to Ghana, H.E. Diarra Dimé-Labille, who gave the opening address of the event. Outgoing CCIFG President Sekou Coulibaly, presided over the session and officially opened the session. In a joint presentation between the Managing Director, Maxine Reindorf-Partey and the outgoing CCIFG Treasurer Daniel Sarpong, members were presented with reports highlighting key milestones, financials initiatives undertaken to support member companies, and efforts aimed at promoting bilateral trade, investment, and business development between the two countries.
A major highlight of the event was the election of the new CCIFG Board of Directors 2025-2028. The electoral process was conducted in a transparent manner, reflecting the Chamber’s governance standards and democratic values. Members actively participated in the voting process, underscoring their engagement and confidence in the institution. Newly elected Board members include the incoming Board President, Guillaume Valence CEO/MD of Advans Savings and Loans and Treasurer Catherine Johnson Deputy MD of Société Générale as well as Lionel Parent, MD of Fanmilk/Danone. Members also voted to expand the size of the Board of Directors, making provision for an additional Administrator on the Board. The newly elected Board is expected to provide strategic direction, strengthen member services, and advance the Chamber’s mission in the coming term.
The choice of the Residence of France as the venue added a symbolic dimension to the event, emphasizing the strong diplomatic and economic ties between France and Ghana. The setting also provided an opportunity for meaningful networking, allowing members to exchange ideas, strengthen professional relationships, and explore new areas of collaboration.
In closing, the 11th General Assembly and Board Elections marked a significant milestone for CCI France Ghana. The event reaffirmed the Chamber’s role as a key facilitator of Franco-Ghanaian business relations and set a positive tone for the next phase of its activities under the leadership of the newly elected Board of Directors.
