The influence and contribution of Ghanaian women in marketing communications both at home and internationally keeps getting more and more exciting. The pathway of quality that Ghanaian women in advertising and marketing have been demonstrating have been crystalized in different shades of awards internationally. This year, at the Women in Marketing (WiM) Global Awards, the names of three Ghanaian women have come up among a list of 25 incredible women from around the world including the UK, the U.S.A, France, South Africa, Romania, and more. Out of the list, nine represent Africa, and three of them proudly come from Ghanaian.
The three are:
- Dr. Gillian Hammah, Chief Marketing Officer at Aya Data
- Venus Tawiah, Agency Lead at Now Available Africa
- Mariam Kaleem Agyeman-Buahin, Marketer, Brand Consultant & Fintech Professional at Papillon Brands & Marketing Specialists.
Venus Tawiah: A Rising Star with Global Vision
Among the nominees, Venus Tawiah stands out not only for her professional accomplishments but for her continuous drive to build bridges across the creative world. Venus represents Ghana well within the network of Women in Marketing, a testament to her commitment to amplifying women’s voices in marketing.
Venus was also recently appointed as the Director of Global Partnerships (AAG/Cannes Lions & Informa Relations) at the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) a role that connects Ghana’s creative industry to some of the biggest global platforms in advertising and communications.
In this new position, Venus will spearhead collaborations with the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and Informa, championing initiatives that spotlight Ghana’s talent on the world stage. Working alongside Isaac Cudjoe, APR, Executive Director of AAG, she’ll help strengthen strategic partnerships that benefit local agencies while deepening Ghana’s footprint in the global creative community.
Her journey from leading campaigns at Now Available Africa to shaping international collaborations at AAG embodies the spirit of Ghanaian creativity: resilient, collaborative, and unapologetically bold.
For Ghana, the recognition of Dr. Gillian Hammah, Venus Tawiah, and Mariam Kaleem Agyeman-Buahin is more than just a moment of celebration; it speaks of progress and a sustained intentionality to create excellence for women within the advertising space in Ghana.
About Women in Marketing (WiM)
Founded in 2004, Women in Marketing (WiM) was born from a vision to empower women in every corner of the marketing world from agency corridors and boardrooms to entrepreneurial ventures. WiM is a global movement that celebrates brilliance, courage, and purpose in women shaping the marketing, media, and communications industries.
Every year, WiM honours women whose work transforms brands and communities, bridging cultures and breaking ceilings. It’s a recognition not just of achievement but of impact of stories that inspire the next generation to dream louder and lead boldly.