Global giant and Ghana’s premium Five-Star real estate mogul and Chief Executive Officer of COD Construction and Engineering Limited has been crowned as Ghana’s Unsung Hero of the Year for his tremendous contributions towards building the Real Estate industry at the recently concluded 7th edition of the Ghana Business Awards, 2024.
The accolade automatically underscores his exceptional leadership qualities and distinctive dedication to providing quality homes and consultations across the globe.
The iconic ceremony was held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra on the theme; Business Unity for Climate Impact: Innovating for a Sustainable Future”.
The annual scheme is organised by Globe Productions with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and seeks to identify, honour and celebrate individuals and companies that play a significant role in the growth and development of their business sector while recognising the key functions within the sector that promotes growth and sustainability.
The award scheme is also a benchmark of excellence for companies’ performance despite the recurring challenges.
Speaking to the media after winning, Cwesi Oteng Desmond said, the company is committed to creating an “Excellent Experience ” through warm hospitality, open communication, and world-class care that resonated with clients and industry peers alike.
According to him, the trophy is a testament to greatness and a motivation to work harder always.
” This is not just a trophy, but a great motivation for greatness ahead. After striving for years, I feel deeply honoured by this recognition. I dedicate this award to Team COD Construction and Engineering Limited members and, most importantly, our cherished customers and partners across the globe”, he said.
About Cwesi Oteng Desmond
Desmond has over eight years of experience in the real estate industry. He has built a solid brand that has opened him up to the Diaspora market and helped most Ghanaians living abroad to buy their homes safely without any challenges.
He has strong communication and marketing skills which enables him to deal with all classes of people. His expertise transcends Ghana’s real estate market to Africa as a whole. He has dealt with reputable international companies like Deloitte, EY, PWC..etc.
He won the 2024 Entrepreneurial Icon of the Year at the Africa Icon Awards, and Realtor of the Year in 2023 at the Africa Real Estate Conference & Expo, he was also awarded the Best Company in real estate sales & marketing at the Ghana Property Awards.
He was nominated as one of the best African entrepreneurs, “AFRICA 100-2024” by the Pan African Youth leadership. He has won several awards both locally and internationally, giving him the opportunity to connect with a lot of great minds across the globe. He is a YouTuber with an amazing YouTube channel, showing homes in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, & Dubai.
He recently collaborated with one of the UK’s biggest Real Estate investors, Mr Samuel Leeds, to give the Diaspora an in-depth overview of the real estate market in Ghana & Africa.
He has designed and built single-family homes in Accra, which sold out in the last quarter of 2023. Above all, his years of experience and great expertise, he loves God and serves in the Holly Hill Assemblies of