Listen "#2 Unplug with Kobi Ampoma"
Episode Synopsis
In this second episode, we sit down with Kobi Ampoma—industry leader with 23 years of experience, currently the Head of TA NL at Heineken and a strong advocate for D&I. During our conversation, we explore Kobi’s early years in Ghana, fleeing political turmoil, to building a successful career in talent acquisition. He shares his personal story of resilience—navigating two cultures and balancing his roots with Dutch openness.Alongside reflections on family values and explanations of Ghanaian traditions, Kobi opens up about his passion for mentoring and helping others, giving insight into his journey at Nike, his drive for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and his mission to guide the next generation. With useful advice on career growth, financial literacy, and the power of storytelling, this conversation is packed with wisdom, heart, hard truths and practical takeaways. If he could retire tomorrow, he would… Put on your earphones and find out! Stay Keen,Doeke GeertsmaCEO at WeAreKeenWebsite: https://www.wearekeen.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doeke/ / https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearekeen
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