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RICHARD NII-ARMAH QUAYE

Board Chairman

RICHARD NII-ARMAH QUAYE

RICHARD NII-ARMAH QUAYE

Board Chairman

About Me

Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye is a highly successful Ghanaian entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, best known as the founder of Quick Angels Limited, Ghana’s first institutionalized angel investor company and Bills Micro Credit. His role in CEQA Foods and Beverages, the parent company of Pizzaman-Chickenman, is foundational, serving as the Board Chairman and a pivotal early investor.

Mr. Quaye's journey is defined by his commitment to building local capacity. An Accountant by profession trained by ACCA, he channeled his financial acumen into establishing Bills Micro Credit in 2009, which became Ghana's largest non-banking financial institution by market share, funding thousands of SMEs.

His passion for promoting startups and expanding established businesses led him to launch Quick Angels Limited in 2019. This entity provides crucial equity financing to viable Ghanaian ventures, disrupting the traditional path to funding. His investment portfolio spans across finance, healthcare, and the culinary world, with Pizzaman-Chickenman being one of his crown jewels.

The growth trajectory of Pizzaman-Chickenman is inseparable from Mr. Quaye's intervention. Christian Boakye Yiadom, the CEO, has publicly recounted that the entire investment process began with "one single phone call," which he describes as the most important call of their lives. This initial contact quickly led to an investment from Quick Angels Limited, providing the capital required for the young QSR chain to rapidly scale up operations, expand its branch network, and solidify its logistics and production capabilities.

The relationship extends far beyond mere financial backing. Christian Boakye Yiadom has often credited Mr. Quaye for imparting invaluable "business sense" and strategic guidance, helping the founders navigate the complex challenges of scaling a national brand. This mentorship solidified Mr. Quaye's influence as a core figure in the company's success story.

As the Board Chairman of CEQA Foods and Beverages, Mr. Quaye guides the company's strategic vision. His extensive experience in finance and corporate governance ensures the company maintains standards of excellence, drives aggressive growth, and achieves its ambition to become the largest and most transformational food industry leader in Africa. His presence on the board provides the leadership and experience necessary for sustained success.

Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye is celebrated for his dedication to "nation-building through people-centered investment." He has been invited to speak at the Harvard Business School on entrepreneurship and has won numerous awards, including the Overall Winner at the 2020 40 Under 40 Awards. He is currently the President of RNAQ Holdings, the parent company overseeing his diverse business interests.

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