From the 1st of May, five Safisana employees stepped into their new roles within the organization. With this step, we strengthen Safisana’s capacity to grow and scale our impact. Employee empowerment is one of Safisana’s core values. We believe in equality, diversity, and the empowerment of our people. Safisana’s collaborative work environment encourages open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork to motivate our workforce for collective success. We are proud to congratulate Elizabeth Karl Adu, Fiona Ashitey, Francis Owusu, Philemon Kwame Osei, and Samuel Kwado Bewakwa Mensah on their new and well-deserved positions. Together, Safisana’s team strives to achieve our shared mission: to become the standardized circular model in sustainable waste management, producing high-value products such as renewable energy and Asase Gyefo Premium Organic Fertilizer while improving the social, economic, and environmental living standards in non-sewered urban areas.
Elizabeth Karl Adu, Finance Manager
Prior position: Finance Officer, 2021
New role: Finance Manager
“I’m proud to be part of an organization that values diversity and provides equal opportunities for women in leadership. At Safisana, I feel empowered and supported as a female manager. As Finance Manager, I will oversee the financial health of the organization. This includes strategic planning, financial reporting, budgeting, risk management, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations.”
What has been a highlight during your years at Safisana so far?
“One of the key highlights for me has been contributing to successfully implementing cost optimization strategies that significantly improved operational efficiency. Being part of a team that values innovation and impact has always been rewarding.”
Fiona Ashitey, Executive Assistant to General Manager
Prior position: Human Resources and Administration Assistant, 2022
New role: Executive Assistant to the General Manager
“Safisana organizes weekly trainings where we learn from very experienced leaders, which broadens our knowledge scope and promotes growth. My experience working at Safisana has equipped me with strong organizational skills, people skills, professionalism, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of discretion and confidentiality. I believe these qualities will be essential and highly valuable in my new role as an Executive Assistant.”
What has been a highlight during your years at Safisana so far?
“Contributing to the setup of Safisana’s Employee Welfare Scheme! I'm looking forward to gaining more opportunities to learn and grow, while applying my expertise to contribute meaningfully to the company's goals and success.”
Francis Owusu, Operational Manager
Prior position: Project Accountant, 2018
Finance Manager, 2020
New role: Operational Manager
“In my new role, I’ll focus on three key areas:
(1) streamlining plant operations to meet our 2025 and beyond production targets, (2) mentoring teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement, (3) strengthening partnerships with donors and investors, and working well with local stakeholders, ASHMA, GAMA, GKAMA, and Suppliers to ensure sustainability in business.”
What are you looking most forward to in your new role?
"I’m excited to scale Safisana’s impact, whether optimizing our operations or impacting the space we operate and mentoring the next generation of leaders.”
Philemon Kwame Osei, Sales Account Manager
Prior position: Sales Representative, 2022
New role: Sales Account Manager
“As Sales Account Manager, I will strengthen our B2B engagement partnerships, enhance coordination, and oversee the whole sales process. My goal is to make Safisana’s brand Asase Gyefo a leader in Organic Fertilizer brands across Ghana.”
What has been your highlight during your years at Safisana so far?
“I am proud to have bridged the relationship between Safisana and the smallholder farmers at GIDA, and made our Asase Gyefo Premium Organic Fertilizer accessible to smallholder farmers.”
Samuel Kwado Bewakwa Mensah, Production Manager
Prior position: Quality Control Officer at Safisana’s plant in Kumasi, 2022
New role: Production Manager at Safisana plant in Ashaiman
“I have strong leadership skills in production management, especially with waste management. My passion and choice of career has been to work with upcycling waste and promoting the circular economy agenda in Ghana.”
What has been a highlight during your years at Safisana so far?
“Safisana has helped me use what I learned from my previous company. They allowed me to explore new things, for instance, procuring items for the team in Kumasi and taking key decisions that impacted the Kumasi project greatly.”
Female Leadership at Safisana
We are especially proud to highlight the promotion of Elizabeth Karl Adu, who has been working at Safisana for over four years. Elizabeth is a powerful example of female empowerment and leadership in action. With her experience, Elizabeth demonstrated highly professional and analytical capabilities, with a deep understanding of our operational and financial systems.
“While female leadership is growing in Ghana, it is still not as widespread as it should be. There are many capable and qualified women, but challenges remain in breaking traditional barriers. I believe that continued advocacy, mentorship, and supportive workplaces like Safisana can help change that narrative. Safisana has been incredibly supportive of my professional journey. I’ve had opportunities to attend training programs, work closely with senior leadership, and take on challenging projects that pushed me to grow. The culture here encourages learning and recognizes potential. I am looking forward to driving strategic financial initiatives that support Safisana’s growth and sustainability goals.”
Elizabeth Karl Adu, Financial Manager
Fiona Ashitey, Executive Assistant to the General Manager, adds: “Job opportunities for women in Ghana have improved over the years, with more women taking on roles in leadership, business, and technical fields. Safisana demonstrates a commitment to female empowerment by creating an inclusive work environment where women are given equal opportunities to grow, lead, and contribute meaningfully. Safisana encourages women to thrive professionally and personally.”
Capitalizing on Safisana's Local Capacity for Growth
At Safisana, we value the promotion of talent within the organization as it allows us to capitalize on the knowledge and passion of our workforce. Their experience makes them the perfect fit for higher positions needed to scale up Safisana’s operations. Safisana's General Manager, Elikplim Asilevi, says, "Our team continues to demonstrate unwavering dedication to Safisana’s mission. These internal promotions are a strategic step toward strengthening local capacity and leadership. We are particularly encouraged by the growing representation of women in leadership roles, an important part of our commitment to building an inclusive and empowered workforce. We are confident that these individuals will be instrumental as we prepare to scale our operations in Ghana and across the region."
As we continue to expand our impact, we are proud to rely on the strength, expertise, and dedication of our people.
Want to read more about Safisana’s team? Make sure to check out our #WeAreSafisana interviews to get to know our experts at Safisana Ghana!
Community Recycling in Ashaiman. Meet Safisana’s Waste Collector, Oscar Kwame Owusu.
Meet Safisana’s Senior Agronomist (and Farmer Influencer), Daniel Larkai.
Composting Excellence with Samuel Mensah.
Meet Michael Oppong Manu: Shaping Ghana’s Future of Waste Management.
