Esther Cobbah takes up presidency of International Public Relations Association from 2026

Ghanaian Communication Leader, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa), Ms. Esther A. N. Cobbah, has been inaugurated as the President of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) with effect from 2026. The ceremony took place during the 2025 IPRA Golden World Awards (GWA) Gala Dinner held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra.

The event celebrated outstanding public relations campaigns under various categories.

The Vice President of Ghana H. E. Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman graced the event with her presence and warmly welcomed participants  to Ghana. She congratulated IPRA on its 70th  Anniversary. She also congratulated Ms Cobbah on her appointment and wished her well.

Present at the event were Public Relations professionals and IPRA members from  many countries.

Outgoing IPRA President, Natasa Pavlovic Bujas congratulated Ms. Cobbah on her appointment and said, “Esther Cobbah’s presidency reflects IPRA’s belief in global collaboration. We are confident that her leadership will inspire professionals around the world,”.

Ms. Cobbah, who also serves as the current President of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana, reaffirmed her commitment to advancing communication that fosters peace, trust, and sustainable development.

“ I look forward to working with the international community of Public Relations professionals to build bridges, promote understanding among people and enhance human well-being. Together, we can demonstrate that communication rooted in integrity, empathy, and purpose has the power to transform our world.”

About Ms. Esther A. N. Cobbah

Ms. Cobbah is a leading communication strategist with over 40 years of experience in public relations, development communication, and corporate reputation management. As CEO of Stratcomm Africa, she has led pioneering campaigns in sustainability communication, behavioural change, and stakeholder engagement, among others. She currently serves as President of IPR Ghana, a Board Member of the International Public Relations Association, and an advocate for ethical, purpose-driven communication. She is widely recognized for championing African narratives that highlight innovation, resilience, and impact.

About Strategic Communications Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa) 

Stratcomm Africa remains Ghana’s premier full-service Marketing Communication and Creative Agency with offerings in Strategy Development and Implementation, Public Relations and Reputation Management, Brands Management and PR, Digital Communications, Advertising and Marketing, Events Management, Communication for Development, and Communication Research. Stratcomm Africa specializes in evolving and implementing integrated communications strategies for individuals and organizations, public and private, local and international. Stratcomm Africa continues to be recognized locally and internationally as a business and for its excellent delivery in marketing communications. These include awards from the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana, PRNews USA, the Association of Ghanaian Industries (AGI), and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI). Stratcomm Africa has also featured three times in the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre’s Ghana Club 100. 

Background to IPRA

IPRA, the International Public Relations Association, was established in 1955, and is the leading global network for PR professionals in their personal capacity. IPRA aims to advance trusted communication and the ethical practice of public relations. We do this through networking, our code of conduct and intellectual leadership of the profession. IPRA is the organiser of public relations’ annual global competition, the Golden World Awards for Excellence (GWA). IPRA’s services enable PR professionals to collaborate and be recognised. Members create content via our Thought Leadership essays, social media and our consultative status with the United Nations. GWA winners demonstrate PR excellence. IPRA welcomes all those who share our aims and who wish to be part of the IPRA worldwide fellowship. For more see www.ipra.org

 
Background to the Golden World Awards for Excellence.

The annual IPRA Golden World Awards (GWA) initiative, established in 1990, recognizes excellence in public relations practice worldwide in a variety of categories. Recipients of the award take particular pride in the recognition granted to their entry as meeting international standards of excellence in public relations. An overall IPRA Grand Prix for Excellence is presented each year to the entry judged as representing the highest standards that year. While there are many national and regional PR awards, there is only one truly global scheme: the GWA.

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