Marilyn Maame Efua Sekyi-Aidoo Houadjeto
She started her career as an assistant producer at the nation’s premier national television station, Ghana Television Authority (GTV) as a producer of an educative children’s programs and later produced exciting womens programs.
After some years as a media practitioner, she delved into the world of tourism where she played a pivotal role as one of the foremost Ghanaian in the tour business attracting clients like The Nation of Islam, The African-American Associations, The Black Psychologist Association in the USA and later became one of the founders of the Royal Protocol, operators of a Cruise ship promoting the Ghanaian tourism in the West Coast of Africa.
She later ventured into events organizing and had the opportunity to work with world class artist like Akon, Shaggy and a host of other international artists. Maame had a career that spans through the hospitality industry where she rose to become the General Manager of one of Ghana’s premier international hotels in the 90’s coordinating presidential clients from all across the world.
She held key roles in the hospitality and media industries, successfully organized high-profile exhibitions and launched industry-leading publications. She established a pioneering real estate and interior design business in Ghana. She donated significant resources to community development and education in Ghana.
Her professional expertise in event planning singles her out as one of the foremost event planning & global leader, establishing and maintaining a leading position in Ghana’s premier building and property exhibition market, organizing landmark events, including the first-ever exhibition of its kind featuring external stakeholders from Turkey, Austria, and the UK with an international real estate publication first of its kind in Ghana, promoting and amplifying the real estate and construction industry for over 2 decades.
Beyond her corporate achievements, she has set a new standards mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals and construction experts.
She is a passionate advocate for women in leadership, actively mentoring young professionals and championing diversity in the industry. Her contributions have been acknowledged in her career space by the industry players, underscoring her impact and dedication.
As a sought-after speaker, trainer, and consultant, she continues to shape the future of communication, leveraging her expertise to help organizations and individuals achieve excellence. Her unwavering commitment to innovation, ethical communication, and strategic influence, makes her an inspiration to many young people she has impacted.
Maame Efua is currently focused on Politics empowering women in governance, She is the Founder and CEO of Image Consortium, a pioneering organization in Ghana’s building and property exhibition industry, and the Managing Director of IE Design, an innovative interior and exterior design firm.
She has been appointment the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Her wealth of experience attest to the fact that she is the right fit for the new office and she is poised to give a new phase to hospitality and tourism in Ghana.
Marilyn Maame Efua Sekyi-Aidoo Houadjeto is a visionary leader who embodies integrity, resilience and dedication to service. Her strategic expertise, community impact, and commitment to progress make her a key figure in shaping Ghana’s future.
As she continues to champion good governance, economic growth, and political empowerment, she is poised to create lasting change in the tourist industry and for the people of Ghana. Born on October 6, 1972, a devoted wife of 28 years and a proud mother of two daughters.