Efo Dzakpasu
EFO KWAME Dzakpasu emerged the Best Corporate Communications & Marketing Professional of the Year 2020 in the National Communications Awards.
The award, held on November 14, 2020 at the Africa Trade House in Accra, was organized by RAD Communications Group and accredited by the National Communications Authority (NCA), was in recognition of Mr. Dzakpasu’s role as Head of Corporate Communications and Marketing at United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Ltd (UBA).
Mr. Dzakpasu has over 15 years in the advertising, branding, media management, marketing and communications sector.
Before joining UBA, he started his rich career as a Graphic Designer, rose through the ranks to become one of the outstanding creative directors in the industry with FCB Worldwide Advertising agency and EXP Event and Experiential Agency.
After his MBA in Marketing, he served in various capacities at Media General Ltd; Group Head Marketing, Director, Marketing of TV3 where he chalked up success including repositioning TV3 from fourth position to second with innovative programming and marketing intervention including the discovery of DJ Switch.
Prior to that, he served as Deputy Director of Programming for MG Radio, Ag. Head of Station at Onua FM, Director of Brands and Event for MG Radio, where he led the birth of Connect FM in Takoradi.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Dzakpasu said, “I am grateful for this recognition; I will like to congratulate the organizers for the good work. I am inspired to do more. Indeed, hard work pays always.”
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