M&C Group achieved a remarkable milestone at the 2025 Ghana Business Awards held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.
The company was honored with three major awards — Exporter of the Year, Trading Company of the Year, and the Transformational Leadership Award, presented to its Chairman, Mr. Michael Leslie Bartlett-Vanderpuye.
The Ghana Business Awards, organized annually to celebrate excellence and innovation across various sectors, brought together leading businesses, industry players, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for its 8th edition. The prestigious event recognized outstanding companies and individuals contributing significantly to Ghana’s economic development.
M&C Group’s victory in the Trading Company of the Year category marks the fifth consecutive year the company has received this honor, having previously won in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. This consistent recognition underscores the company’s leadership in international trade, logistics, and supply-chain excellence.
M&C Group’s sustained performance has positioned it as a benchmark for efficiency, integrity, and innovation in Ghana’s trading sector. The Company’s ability to maintain high operational standards and its dedication to connecting Ghanaian goods to global markets continue to set it apart in a competitive field.
The Company also received the Exporter of the Year award, acknowledging its expanding footprint in the international commodities market. The recognition celebrates the company’s excellence in export operations, trade facilitation, and commitment to promoting Ghanaian products on the global stage.
Through its export division, M&C Group has strengthened partnerships across Africa, Europe, and Asia, ensuring that Ghanaian commodities meet international standards and reach broader markets. The award highlights the company’s growing contribution to Ghana’s export earnings and its role in advancing the country’s trade ambitions.
The Chairman of M&C Group, Mr. Michael Leslie Bartlett-Vanderpuye, was honored with the Transformational Leadership of the Year Award for his visionary leadership and dedication to excellence. Under his stewardship, M&C Group has diversified its operations across trading, logistics, real estate, and gold services; becoming a multi-sector enterprise with global reach.
Mr. Bartlett-Vanderpuye, who also holds an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership and Business Administration from the American Management University, was commended for fostering a culture of innovation, strategic partnerships, and sustainable business growth.
The 2025 Ghana Business Awards ceremony brought together distinguished guests from the corporate, financial, and diplomatic communities. The event featured musical performances, networking sessions, and the presentation of over 40 awards recognizing exceptional performance across industries including banking, real estate, manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy.
M&C Group’s multiple wins on the night reinforce its position as one of Ghana’s most influential business entities and a proud ambassador of Ghanaian enterprise on the international stage.
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