Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, President and CEO of RIFE International, has been named a 2024 Maryland Most Admired CEO by The Daily Record, marking his second recognition for exceptional leadership. This honor highlights his commitment to advancing sustainability, energy equity, and innovation in the renewable energy and climate tech sectors while empowering communities and businesses.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RIFE International is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, has been named a 2024 Maryland Most Admired CEO by The Daily Record. This prestigious recognition marks Osei-Sarpong's second time receiving this honor, highlighting his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing sustainability, innovation, and global impact.
The Maryland Most Admired CEO award celebrates visionary leaders across Maryland who have demonstrated integrity, professional excellence, and a strong commitment to community and economic development. Osei-Sarpong's recognition reflects his groundbreaking work at RIFE International, a global cleantech company driving innovative sustainable energy solutions and leading in the transition to clean energy worldwide.
Since founding RIFE International, Osei-Sarpong has led the company to achieve extraordinary success, including managing transformative multi-billion dollar clean energy partnerships and agreements spanning the United States, Africa and Asia, alongside company's like Apple, Amazon and Meta. His leadership has positioned RIFE International as a key player in addressing global energy and sustainability challenges, while fostering opportunities for businesses and communities to thrive.
"It is a tremendous honor to be recognized as a Maryland Most Admired CEO for the second time," said Osei-Sarpong. "This award is a testament to the dedication of the RIFE International team and our shared commitment to creating sustainable solutions that empower communities and transform lives."
In addition to his role at RIFE International, Osei-Sarpong serves in numerous prestigious advisory roles including appointments by the United States President as a member of the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA), providing strategic guidance to strengthen U.S.-Africa trade relations. He also served as an advisor to the United States Secretary of Commerce through the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Board Committee and was recently appointed to the World Trade Center Institute Board of Directors.
Recognized by the Harvard Business School Climate Symposium as an Inspiring Climate Change Trailblazer for his work in clean energy, and sustainability, Osei-Sarpong is also a passionate advocate for leadership, entrepreneurship, and clean energy innovation, frequently sharing his insights as a keynote speaker and panelist at global forums.
This latest honor follows a series of recent recognitions for Osei-Sarpong, including the 2024 International Leadership Award, 2024 Global Entrepreneur Award, 2024 Top 100 MBE Awards, 2024 Ubuntu Ambassadors Diaspora Award amongst others. These accolades reflect his deep commitment to fostering global collaboration, innovation, and sustainable economic development.
The 2024 Most Admired CEOs were selected by a panel of judges for their professional achievements, community service, and visionary leadership, as evidenced by compelling letters of recommendation.
About RIFE International
RIFE International is a leading global cleantech company specializing in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. RIFE International is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that address critical energy and climate challenges while fostering economic empowerment worldwide
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