Ernest Ofori Sarpong is an entrepreneur with business interests in the import and export as well as trading sectors of Ghana’s economy. He is also the founder of the Special Investments Limited , a real estate and construction business based in Accra and Special Ice Ltd, a mineral water brand which has production points in Accra and Kumasi.
As an astute entrepreneur, he has partnered with celebrated business owner, Osei Kwame Despite to found a number of companies including the United 2 Co. Ltd, a holding company for the U2 Salt Limited United Television (UTV Ltd), and Best Point Savings and Loans Company Limited.
In recognition of his exploits in the business world and his contribution to the socioeconomic development of Ghana, Ernest Sarpong has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate degree of Philosophy in Law from the Barkley University of the United States of America. He was also awarded the ‘Best Manufacturing Entrepreneur for 2013 by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana.