Stratcomm Africa, a total communications and reputation management agency, appointed Ranstina Akessi Opare-Saforo as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Marketing Communications and Business Development in October 2026.
Announcing the appointment in an official statement, the agency said:
“Today, we are delighted to welcome Ranstina Akessi Opare-Saforo as our Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Marketing Communications & Business Development.
A seasoned communications and business leader, Ranstina brings a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives and a passion for building brands, strengthening relationships and unlocking opportunities.
Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter as we build on our legacy, deepen our industry leadership and explore new frontiers for growth, innovation and impact across Africa and beyond.
The foundation is strong. The ambition is greater. The future is ours to shape.” the statement read.
Professional Journey and Contributions
Ranstina Akessi Opare-Saforo has built her career across financial services, media, corporate affairs and strategic communications, developing experience in stakeholder engagement, brand management and corporate reputation.
Her professional journey began in the financial services sector, with roles at Standard Chartered Bank and Agricultural Development Bank Ghana. She subsequently gained experience in reporting and credit control at Vodafone Ghana before moving into debt recovery at G4S Ghana. These early roles exposed her to financial operations, customer relationships and organisational processes.
She later transitioned into the media industry, joining Citi FM, where she worked in client services before progressing to Deputy Programmes Manager. Her experience in media provided a foundation for understanding communication, audience engagement and the relationship between organisations and their stakeholders.
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Opare-Saforo subsequently moved into marketing, public relations and customer experience leadership at Broadspectrum Group. She then joined Fan Milk, part of Danone West Africa, as Head of Corporate Affairs, where she managed crisis communications, stakeholder engagement and sustainability initiatives. She also increased employee engagement by 7% and achieved brand adoption 20% faster than the global average through Danone’s brand rollout in West Africa.
In 2024, she joined Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, initially leading communications during a period of organisational transition. As Head of Corporate Communications, she worked across corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement, executive positioning, sustainability communications, public affairs and issues management. Her responsibilities included supporting corporate communications during the company’s transition from Diageo to Castel Group ownership, while strengthening employee engagement and relationships with key stakeholders.
A New Chapter in Strategic Communications
In October 2026, Opare-Saforo began a new chapter in her career with her appointment as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Marketing Communications and Business Development at Stratcomm Africa.
Her appointment expands her leadership responsibilities across marketing communications, business development, brand building and strategic relationships. Her progression from financial services and media into senior corporate communications and executive leadership reflects a career shaped by experience across different industries and organisational functions.
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