mPharma Appoints Kwesi Arhin as New CEO, Ushering in Era of Institutional Leadership
Pan-African healthtech pioneer mPharma has announced the appointment of Kwesi Arhin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. This transition sees co-founder Gregory Rockson stepping into the role of Chairman of the Board, marking a significant shift for the company. Arhin’s appointment signifies a pivotal moment as he becomes only the second CEO in mPharma’s history, and notably, the first non-founder to hold the position.
A New Chapter for mPharma
This leadership transition underscores mPharma’s evolution from a startup driven by its founders to a more institutionally governed organization, particularly crucial amidst challenging market dynamics. Arhin, who joined mPharma in 2021, has held various key leadership roles, including Global Head of Commercial, SVP, and COO. He is credited with significantly enhancing operational efficiency, fueling commercial growth, and spearheading market expansion across the continent. His extensive background encompasses over a decade of experience spanning finance, consulting, and the healthtech sector, positioning him well to lead mPharma into its next phase of growth. Since its inception in 2013, mPharma has strategically expanded its footprint across nine African nations – Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Gabon, and Ethiopia – establishing a robust network of pharmacies, primary care facilities, and strategic distribution partnerships.
With Kwesi Arhin at the helm, mPharma is poised to continue its mission of revolutionizing healthcare accessibility and affordability across Africa, leveraging his experience and the solid foundation built under Gregory Rockson’s leadership. The company’s focus on strengthening its institutional framework signals its commitment to long-term sustainability and impact within the African healthtech landscape.
Keywords
Related Keywords: mPharma CEO, Kwesi Arhin, mPharma leadership, mPharma appoints CEO, African healthcare, pharmacy network, healthcare innovation, Ghana CEO appointment, mPharma news, pharmaceutical industry
