LX HR solutions to host the 2nd Annual ‘Diaspora Drive’ in December

LX HR solutions is set to present the second edition of the annual conference The Diaspora Drive  on Thursday December 20, 2018 at Marriott Hotel, Accra Ghana from 9am – 4pm followed by an exclusive cocktail networking sessions which ends at 8pm.   According to the organizers of the event, the second annual ‘Diaspora Drive’ which will be hosted by Bianca Buckman will give attendees the opportunity to hear experiences from an entrepreneur, an employee, a Chief Executive Officers (CEO) and a Public figure.   “We also have an additional panel of young budding successful people who have migrated back home and are doing phenomenal things. This panel will be hosted by Jake Bediako the Youth Ambassador of the Diaspora Affairs Office.” They revealed.   Our speakers:   Keynote speech   Main Panel Yofi Grant Chief Executive Officer Ghana Export Promotions Centre   Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh Country General Manager IBM, Ghana   Kofi Agyare Director of Operations WorldCover PBC, Africa   Success stories panel   Terry Afram Managing Director Jumia Foods, Ghana   Kofi Laing Creative Entrepreneur Kokude Clothing   Valerie Obaze CEO R&R Luxury   Dionne Wilson Educational Consultant Oxford Alumni   Aku Sika Akuffo Barrister and Fashion Enthusiast   The organizers added that, Diasporas, are group of people who migrate from their ancestral homeland to another land but maintain active communications between them. There are more than 3% of the world’s populations have migrated across the globe. Technology has provided affordable transport and communication binding them more closely together. Over 180 million Diasporans across the globe come from Africa, 12.9% of which come from Ghana.   “The diaspora communities make vital but often unrecognized contributions to the progress of their living countries, it is crucial we continue to think about how Ghana can ‘brain gain’ and identify ways in which they can contribute back home. What better way to support those coming back home, than to provide them with jobs and networking opportunities.”   The second annual ‘Diaspora Drive’will provide a platform for both international and local employers to network with potential employees. There will also be over twenty companies from various industries that are actively looking for talent with international education and/or work experience.   Industries that will be represented include Banking and Finance, Investment, Hospitality, Medical, Agriculture, Food processing, Automobile, Telecommunication, Oil and Gas, Education, Logistics, Construction, NGO’s, Government and Insurance.   In addition, there will be representatives who will provide support on how to set up businesses in Ghana, how to seek accommodation, how to create a bank account, how to leverage on their network, immigration laws/options and how to seek investors for those who want funding towards their initiatives and many more. As well as, an exclusive VIP dinner for special guests and delegates.   Sponsors, partners and delegates of the events will have an opportunity to participate in a speed networking which will give attendees opportunity to present their CV’s to company owners to acquire jobs. There will be a breakout session for both candidates and employers to register with LX HR Solutions.   Partners for the event are The Diaspora Affairs Office, Office of the President, Ghana Investment Promotions Centre, Ahaspora and Africa Investment Firm. Sponsors include GIPC, Logistics Movers, Ayi Mensah Park and many more.   About LX HR Solutions   LX HR Solutions is a growing, innovative and solution focused HR and Recruitment Consultancy. The company thrives on delivering results, ensuring the smooth running of the organisation and managing relationships between leaders and their employees.   The company provides efficient bespoke services and long term support for businesses globally. Its team of consultants and trainers are certified with years of experience working with corporate organisations, leaders and business owners giving clients the confidence to work with LX HR Solutions.   With over 1,000 candidates with either international education or working experience. LX HR Solutions have offices in Kumasi, Accra and London. The Managing Director, Lexy Owusu-Boahene holds a postgraduate in HR Development and Consultancy from Birkbeck University, University of London. Lexy has a passion for development, leadership, diversity and inclusion.   In 2015 LX HR Solutions won the Aries Emerging West African Business Award in Recruitment and Networking in Lagos Nigeria and in 2016 won the West African Regional Achiever for Outstanding HR Company of the year in Ghana. Lexy has been nominated for awards such as the Women4Africa Awards (Young Entrepreneur), the GUBA Awards (Charitable Work), and has been featured in ‘The 30 under 30 Future of Ghana 2018’ and shortlisted for ‘Forbes Africa 90 under 30’. Lexy and her team have hosted events such as Careers in the UK (2011), Emerging West Africa (2013), Diverse Women (2014), Careers in Ghana (2015), The Diaspora Drive and many others. To be a part of this phenomenal event please email [email protected] [email protected] contact 0502429959 for further information. Please register via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/diaspora-drive-2018-tickets-50238143640?ref=eios&aff=eios #TDD2019 #LXHRSolutions #DiasporaDrive2018]]>