# Sherif Ghali

> Sherif Ghali is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and policy advocate who founded the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs in 2015 and stepped down as CEO in September 2026. He remains involved in its governance, leads the Ghana Youth Federation and chairs the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs Africa. His public work spans enterprise support, startup policy, youth representation and institutional development.

- **Role:** President at Ghana Youth Federation; Chairperson at CAYE Africa; Governing Council member at Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs
- **Organizations:** Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Ghana Youth Federation, Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs Africa, GhaTech Solutions Limited, TIL Limited, National Youth Authority, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
- **Nationality:** Ghanaian
- **Education:** University of Ghana
- **Known for:** Built GCYE from 15 founding entrepreneurs to a network reporting more than 19,000 members by 2026., During his CEO tenure, GCYE reported business development services reaching more than 4,000 entrepreneurs and funding support for over 200 youth businesses., Helped develop the National Business Agenda launched in 2025, informed by more than 100 entrepreneurs and 60 ecosystem stakeholders.

## Career timeline

- **2015** — Founded the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs with an initial group of 15 entrepreneurs.
- **2016** — GCYE was formally registered.
- **2017** — GCYE joined the Private Enterprise Federation.
- **2018** — GCYE joined CAYE Africa, according to the September 2026 retrospective.
- **2023** — Nominated to chair CAYE Africa; participated in AGYLE; GCYE launched YoFEP and its young entrepreneurs support fund.
- **2024** — GCYE opened yecSpace; Ghali and Ernest Agyenim Boateng received Royal Africa Awards.
- **2025** — Appointed to the National Youth Authority Board; GCYE launched the National Business Agenda; inaugurated onto the youth ministry advisory board in November.
- **2026-01** — Announced appointment to the Adwumawura Programme Grant Management Committee.
- **2026-08** — Led the Ghana Youth Federation during its Eastern Region chapter launch.
- **2026-09** — Departure as GCYE CEO announced; Agnes Anyawen succeeded him.
- **2026-10** — Published an essay on meaningful youth participation following a Moscow speaking engagement.

## Achievements

- Built GCYE from 15 founding entrepreneurs to a network reporting more than 19,000 members by 2026.
- During his CEO tenure, GCYE reported business development services reaching more than 4,000 entrepreneurs and funding support for over 200 youth businesses.
- Helped develop the National Business Agenda launched in 2025, informed by more than 100 entrepreneurs and 60 ecosystem stakeholders.
- Received a Royal Africa Award in 2024.
- Contributed to Ghana’s startup legislation process through technical committee leadership.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Published a first-person essay on meaningful youth participation following his address at the Second World Public Assembly in Moscow.
- **2026-09** — Stepped down as GCYE CEO after a ten-year tenure and said he would focus more on the Ghana Youth Federation.
- **2026-08** — As federation president, participated in the Eastern Region launch involving 79 youth leaders from all 33 districts.
- **2026-01** — Announced appointment to the Adwumawura Programme Grant Management Committee.

## Links

- Website: https://sherifghali.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shefghali/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/shefghali
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBHImlsoKyY7NQFRhkKYyw/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shefghali

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Last updated: 2026-10-21