Ernest Bediako Sampong

Ernest Bediako Sampong (born June, 1956) is a Ghanaian Pharmacist and Businessman. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ernest Chemist and was awarded The Man of The Year at EMY Africa Awards in 2020.

Early life and education
He had his secondary education at Adisadel College in Cape Coast, Ghana. He furthered at the University of Ghana Medical School but eventually left to attend Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where he studied to acquire a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy

Career
Sampong founded Ernest Chemists Limited and is the current CEO. He is the president of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Ghana. In 2009, He founded NestPharma Company Limited in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Achievements and awards
Ernest has won awards and recognition in entrepreneurship and pharmacy.