The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has called on leaders to make the deliberate cultivation of future strategic minds and innovators a top priority.
Speaking on the opening day of the 13th Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC) on Monday, January 12, 2026, he highlighted the importance of purposeful leadership development. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 90:1-8, he framed the conference’s theme, “Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.”
“Leadership is about responsibility; it’s about preparing the next generation with capacity, strength, and passion.
This conference is a leadership laboratory, a platform for corporate learning, where we discuss strategy, culture, performance, innovation, and people development,” he stressed.
Dr Siaw Agyepong further insisted that nurturing the next generation of leaders must be intentional. “The next generation of strategic thinkers, innovators, and managing directors must not emerge accidentally; it must be intentional, and intentionally developed,” he said.
Reflecting on the Jospong Group’s journey from a modest printing operation in 1995 to a multinational enterprise operating in over 25 African countries and abroad, he tied past success to future preparedness.
“If we embrace this business, then our group will continue to strive for excellence in countless changing markets, technologies, or environments,” he noted.
The Executive Chairman also extended gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama, government officials, and key partners for their continued support.
“I extend my appreciation to all who have contributed to our growth,” he said “I thank the entire staff members of Jospong Group, private sector partners, government agencies, and district assemblies for their commitment and support,” he added.
In a separate address, marketing expert Professor Robert Hinson highlighted the drivers of sustainable business achievement. Speaking on “Innovating from Within – Entrepreneurship and Creative Leadership,” he emphasised integrity as the foundation for trust and long-term viability.
“We need innovation so we can be sharp. Innovation doesn’t start with five billion dollars; it starts with fresh ideas. Resourcefulness matters more than resources,” he noted. Prof. Hinson urged business leaders to cultivate courage, spot market opportunities, and train their teams to do the same.
He added, “We grow through partnerships. Nobody does anything alone anymore,” underscoring the importance of valuing external perspectives, investing in teams, and fostering an entrepreneurial culture.
The Jospong Leadership Conference is a yearly gathering hosted by the Jospong Group to advance leadership capabilities. This year’s theme, “Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today,” underscores the group’s commitment to intentional and strategic leadership development.
