Elizabeth Akua-Nyarko Patterson

"It's a profound honour to be associated with the Vlisco brand and carry the torch from my predecessor, Eugenia Tachie-Menson, who performed her role so well. I am incredibly honoured to fill the shoes of such great women. I want to thank everyone who voted for me and I'm looking forward to the year ahead (2016)."

"I fully support Ghanaians/Africans living outside helping to develop our countries and continent...we all leave our countries for various reasons, but I believe it is important for us to have tangible connections to ensure our participation in our countries’ development even while we are away."