Mr. Ebenezer Essuman-Amankwah is the self-driven Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer (COO) of CEQA Foods and Beverages, the parent company of the hugely successful Pizzaman-Chickenman chain. His journey is a testament to the power of ambition, starting from a place of necessity and growing into a leading force in Ghana’s fast-food industry.

Ebenezer's passion for entrepreneurship was ignited by his lifelong determination to make ends meet, which he viewed as the only means of survival since childhood. His working life began after Basic School as a Salesperson at a small mobile banking firm in Accra. After completing Senior High School, he took on the demanding role of a Field Supervisor in a wood processing company, MFC Venture-K Ltd. in Tema, a position he held for two years.

Driven by a strong passion for higher education, he pursued and achieved a First-Class Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). To support himself through university, he worked during vacations as a Clearing Agent at Tema Port under Kobden Logistics Co Ltd.

The pivotal moment came during his final year at KNUST when his strong entrepreneurial drive led him to partner with his roommate, Christian Boakye Yiadom, to launch a food business on campus, the venture that became Pizzaman-Chickenman.

In January 2018, they began operations from a small rented apartment near KNUST, with Ebenezer serving as the crucial partner who encouraged Christian to channel his energy into the business. He was integral to the initial operation, which started by selling pizza by the slice.

As the company scaled rapidly, Ebenezer’s role shifted to focus on the systematic growth and efficiency that is the hallmark of a COO. His background in Mathematics and hands-on operational experience proved invaluable in managing the rapid expansion from Kumasi to Accra. When the company announced the opening of its 50th branch, Ebenezer emphasized that the milestone was a testament to the team's hard work and the enduring loyalty of their customers, stressing that the company is "about more than just pizza and chicken."

Ebenezer Essuman-Amankwah is dedicated to seeing his dream of creating the largest and most transformational food industry in Africa and beyond become a reality. He combines academic rigour with practical management experience and holds an MBA in International Business Management.

He actively speaks to young entrepreneurs at major events, such as Trailblazers Unite, where he shares his insights on entrepreneurship. He urges the next generation to "start where they are, use what they have, and never underestimate the power of bold beginnings," emphasizing the value of patience, process, and purpose.