The Business Development Manager at the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Planting (CKARP was crowned Ghana's most outstanding personality in environmental and climate sustainability at the 8th edition of the 2024 forty under 40 Awards. The ceremony was held at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra on Saturday, 7th September.

This prestigious accolade is in recognition of his outstanding dedication and commitment within the waste management industry in Ghana and beyond as well as his innovations and creative contributions towards environmental and climate sustainability. He is part of a highly respected company (KCARP) which advocates for best business practices within various facets of the environmental and sanitation sector.

Interacting with the media after receiving this all-important honours, Eugene Amo-Asamoah was extremely grateful to the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong for giving him the platform to operate throughout the years.

He took the opportunity to also thank his family, friends and indefatigable colleagues and staff for their support in providing a better environment for all through effective and efficient waste management.

According to him, the award will motive and spur him on to contribute further towards excelling in the sector.

"This is a testament of greatness. I am extremely delighted to have come this far by grace. I would like to thank the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, friends, colleagues and family for their support ". He noted.

Kumasi Compost and Recycling plant limited has positioned itself as a leader in the composting and recycling industry with credibility and reputation in the market and also setting benchmarks for others to follow.

The award is an initiative from Xodus Communications Limited with support from Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry which seeks to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nation’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of forty from a wide range of industries.

The iconic awards scheme was attended by dignitaries such as the Presidential Candidate of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, diplomatic corps, government officials and traditional institutions.

PROFILE OF EUGENE AMO-ASAMOAH

Mr. Eugene Amo-Asamoah is a highly experienced civil engineer and waste management consultant with over 15 years in environmental sustainability and project management.

As Business Development Manager at Kumasi Compost & Recycling Plant LTD, he has driven innovation and business growth in waste management. Eugene's leadership with the Environmental Service Providers Association Ghana has led to impactful projects in 500 communities and has fostered sustainable waste management practices.