CATHERINE KROBO-EDUSEI

Catherine Krobo-Edusei is a pioneering Ghanaian entrepreneur, widely recognised for her leadership in agribusiness and her advocacy for women in business. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Eden Tree Limited, a leading producer and distributor of premium fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs in Ghana. Catherine holds a degree in Business Administration from Camden College in London. She began her professional journey in banking at the Saudi American Bank (UK), where she worked for a decade before returning to Ghana in 1996 to pursue her entrepreneurial vision. With a deep passion for food security, health, and community empowerment, she established Eden Tree—now a household name and benchmark for quality in Ghana’s fresh produce industry. Under her leadership, Eden Tree has not only grown into a successful business but also a platform for economic empowerment, particularly for women and smallholder farmers. Catherine is deeply committed to mentorship, skills development, and philanthropy. Through Eden Tree, she has led initiatives such as donating equipment to women in the Northern and Brong-Ahafo regions to support training in dressmaking and catering, equipping them with tools to build sustainable livelihoods. Catherine is acknowledged as a staunch advocate for women in business, and her exceptional success with Eden Tree has earned her numerous accolades. These include a Lifetime Achievement Award for promoting urban farming in Ghana, the Ghana Agribusiness Entrepreneur of the Year Award in both 2013 and 2015, the TV Africa Award in recognition of women of substance and distinction in Ghanaian society, and a 2012 national award from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana, for outstanding contribution towards nation-building. Catherine remains focused on steering Eden Tree’s strategic direction and operations, ensuring the company continues to grow with purpose and impact. She is a respected voice in Ghana’s business landscape and a passionate advocate for inclusive, sustainable development.