Nana Achiaa Ankrah is the Chief Executive Officer of Saliscom Limited, where she leads transformative initiatives across the African food ecosystem with a strong focus on nutrition, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth. Under her leadership, Saliscom developed and promoted the Arise Foods range—nutritious, convenient food products designed to address malnutrition, particularly among children, while meeting the needs of modern families.

Through Saliscom’s operations, Nana has prioritized sustainable food production, job creation, and community development, contributing to improved nutrition outcomes and economic empowerment within local communities. Her work reflects a deep commitment to strengthening Africa’s food systems while creating meaningful and lasting livelihoods.

Beyond her corporate role, Nana is the Founder of the Arise Cares Foundation, where she actively supports vulnerable populations through direct community engagement, nutrition-focused interventions, and media advocacy campaigns aimed at combating malnutrition. Her hands-on approach underscores her passion for social impact beyond profit.

Nana’s nomination for the 40 Under 40 Awards recognizes her impactful journey and dedication to creating genuine employment opportunities while driving holistic change in Africa’s food landscape. Her work is firmly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including ending hunger (SDG 2), reducing poverty (SDG 1), addressing inequalities (SDG 10), promoting responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), advancing climate action (SDG 13), and supporting sustainable land use (SDG 15).

A strong advocate for climate-smart agriculture and sustainable food systems, Nana Achiaa Ankrah continues to champion innovative solutions that contribute to resilient communities and a healthier, more equitable African food ecosystem.