The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, has been honoured with the Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership and Innovation Award at a Leadership and Philanthropy Forum held at the House of Lords in London.
The award, presented by Mark A. Furlong, President of Custom Solutions Media for Forbes Media, recognizes Mr. Dadey’s outstanding leadership in driving technological innovation and advancing financial inclusion through KGL Group’s operations in Ghana and across Africa.
Mr. Furlong, in presenting the award, said the honour reflected Mr. Dadey’s “exceptional achievements in steering KGL Group to remarkable technological heights,” adding, “On behalf of the Forbes Best of Africa Award Committee, it is my honour to present to you the Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership and Innovation Award.”
A citation accompanying the award praised Mr. Dadey for transforming KGL Group into a leading African corporate brand that exemplifies innovation, social impact, and sustainable business practices. It highlighted the company’s expansion into digital solutions, fintech, and technology-driven platforms that have revolutionized Ghana’s lottery and gaming industry.
Receiving the award with his wife and children, Mr. Dadey expressed deep appreciation to Forbes Media and dedicated the honour to the KGL Group team.
“I am truly humbled by this recognition. My sincere gratitude goes to the Forbes team for this honour, and to our Board, Management, and Staff, whose dedication has made this possible,” he said.
“I also want to encourage Africans in the diaspora to return home and help build the continent. After living in London for over 20 years, I made the decision to return to Ghana to serve and create impact. Ten years on, I am proud to have built one of Ghana’s most successful technology-driven businesses, and I am honoured that Forbes recognizes this journey.”
The Forbes Best of Africa Awards celebrate visionary business leaders making significant contributions to Africa’s economic and social development. Other recipients this year included Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI), and Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Group CEO of Konga, for their contributions to development finance and digital innovation, respectively.
Beyond corporate leadership, Mr. Dadey has spearheaded several Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Social Investment (CSI) projects through KGL Group.
These include sponsorship of the Ghana Black Stars towards their 2026 World Cup qualification, the construction of a multi-million-dollar ultra-modern mental health facility in partnership with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the donation of incubators to hospitals across the country.
KGL Group also contributes GHS 3 million annually to the NLA Stabilization Fund and GHS 2 million annually to the NLA Good Causes Foundation, while providing scholarships for orphans and underprivileged children, and supporting several charitable organizations.
The company is also in discussions to partner the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares)—an initiative by President John Mahama—to provide financial assistance to individuals living with chronic non-communicable diseases not covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Forbes Media commended Mr. Dadey as a visionary entrepreneur and statesman whose work reflects service to God, country, and humanity, and whose leadership continues to set a benchmark for excellence across Africa.
