Mr. Edward Marfo

Founder & Acting General Secretary, Youth Empowerment Consortium (YEC) CEO, Essence Digimark Ltd • Founder, Credit Bridge Financial Services • Operations Manager, Starbrite Jewels Conference Speaker | Marketing Strategist | Business Builder Mr. Edward Marfo is a dynamic leader, governance strategist, and multi-industry entrepreneur with a strong commitment to youth empowerment, organizational development, and business innovation. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Empowerment Consortium (YEC), where he provides strategic leadership for national programs that promote youth participation in governance, civic education, and leadership development. At YEC, Mr Marfo has been instrumental in creating transformational governance simulation platforms such as the Youth Model Parliament, Youth Model Cabinet, Youth Diplomats Model, and the Youth Judicial Council. The West African Youth Model Parliament, The African Youth Model Parliament, The Global Youth Parliament etc. His visionary leadership supports thousands of young people in acquiring practical skills in public service, diplomacy, legislation, and community development. Beyond his governance work, Mr Marfo is a serial entrepreneur and business builder. He serves as the CEO of Essence Digimark Ltd, a leading digital marketing and communications agency known for delivering high impact branding, digital strategy, and marketing solutions. He is also the Founder of Credit Bridge Financial Services, a fast growing financial support company offering accessible and reliable credit services to individuals and businesses. Additionally, Mr Marfo works as the Operations Manager at Starbrite Jewels, where he contributes to operational excellence, brand positioning, and customer experience development within the beauty and jewelry industry. A gifted conference speaker, marketing genius, and strategic thinker, Mr Marfo is highly regarded for his ability to inspire audiences, build strong brands, unlock growth opportunities, and nurture emerging leaders. His work across governance, business, and digital transformation reflects his passion for service, innovation, and national development. Mr Marfo continues to influence the next generation of leaders while building impactful businesses that contribute to the world's socio-economic progress.