Emelia Dede Quist

Employer Engagement Manager

Emelia brings a wealth of expertise in Business Development and Engagement, with over a decade of experience in both multinational corporations and SMEs across Africa, with a particular focus on Ghana. Her professional journey encompasses diverse domains including B2B Business Development, Sales and Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy Development. Emelia's portfolio extends to collaborations across the public and private sectors, which have earned her accolades and certifications throughout her career. Notably, she has contributed to corporate strategies, overseen continent-wide human resources operations, and demonstrated proficiency in country operations management. Emelia is a graduate of the McKinsey Fellows Programme and holds a BA in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Ghana. Additionally, she has received specialised training from the Wharton Business School in "FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations." Embracing a commitment to societal betterment, Emelia actively volunteers with organizations such as the Mentoring for Change Programme and the Empower Her Foundations, where she has mentored over 75 young women in urban areas, fostering empowerment and combatting challenges like teenage pregnancies and school dropouts. Her dedication to empowering the next generation resonates deeply with her professional ethos.