UGBS Finance Students Engage GBfoods Ghana in a Two-Day Industry Tour
On 10th and 11th July 2025, GBfoods Ghana hosted students from the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) in a two-day industrial visit designed to bridge academic learning with industry practice. The event brought together two key student bodies over the two days:
• Day 1 (10th July): Finance Students Association (FINSA) •
Day 2 (11th July): Financial Awareness Financial Literacy Association, UG Chapter (The FA) This was, coordinated by the Association’s Coordinator, Dr. Benjamin Amoah, and Presidents, Mr. Obed Donkor of The FA Association Chapter and Priscillia Dele Ogor, the President of FINSA. Each session was curated to deliver a unique and immersive learning experience focused on corporate finance, business strategy, culture, and career development. The program opened with remarks and welcome from Ms. Linda Aryee, HR Director at GBfoods Ghana, who introduced students to the company’s purpose, values, and people philosophy.
Mr. Christian, General Services and People Experience Manager, followed with a session on GBfoods’ corporate culture. He emphasized the company's commitment to a people-first and entrepreneurial mindset, highlighting traits such as urgency, customer and consumer obsession, risk-taking, and the values that guide the organization - authenticity, ownership, joy, and proximity. He also shared how culture influences the way GBfoods operates, serves consumers, and drives innovation.
Finance Insights Presentations: A key part of the program featured three in-depth presentations from GBfoods' finance team, each addressing a core component of financial management:
• Strategy & Cost Control – by Mrs.Jemima Attamah (Commercial Business Partner), who shared how strategic alignment and cost discipline support sustainable commercial success.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting – by Mr. Michael Owusu Ansah (Operations Business Partner), who detailed the budgeting process and how planning supports performance and decision-making.
• Financial Sustainability & Risk Management – by Mr. Razak Abdul (Senior Finance Officer), who explained how prioritizing obligations and managing risk ensures the long-term stability of the business.
The three presenters also led a Career Pathway Sharing segment, where they offered personal reflections and guidance on navigating careers in finance. They emphasized the importance of adaptability, lifelong learning, and taking ownership of one’s career growth - skills that are vital in today’s evolving business landscape. Following the presentations, a Q&A session - moderated by Mr. Sekyi - allowed students to ask questions, clarify concepts, and interact freely with the presenters.
Students were then taken on a guided facility tour providing an opportunity to see Gbfoods Ghana’s operational environment. The visit concluded with networking and career conversations, hosted by Bridget (HR Business Partner – Commercial), together with the HR teams and members of the Finance team. These sessions explored:
• Entry pathways into GBfoods (internships, graduate programs, student ambassador roles)
• Practical tips for transitioning from school to work
• The importance of aligning values, skills, and personal growth The program ended with group photos, lunch, and informal networking, leaving the students with valuable insights and a clearer perspective on how business, finance, and people strategies converge in a real-world setting. Through this two-day engagement, GBfoods Ghana strengthened its commitment to youth development, and fostering meaningful connections between industry and academia, positioning itself as a great place to work,grow and belong for the next generation of professionals.