{"id":218406,"date":"2024-09-17T12:09:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T12:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/17\/tech-pioneer-herman-chinery-hesse-passes-away\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T12:09:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T12:09:21","slug":"tech-pioneer-herman-chinery-hesse-passes-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/17\/tech-pioneer-herman-chinery-hesse-passes-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech pioneer Herman Chinery-Hesse passes away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse, a renowned Ghanaian technology entrepreneur and the founder of theSOFTtribe, has passed away following a cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n<p>He died on Monday evening, leaving behind a legacy as one of Africa\u2019s most influential figures in technology.<\/p>\n<p>Born in 1963 in Dublin, Ireland, Chinery-Hesse was a trailblazer in the tech industry, often referred to as \u201cthe Bill Gates of Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His contributions have left an indelible mark on Ghana\u2019s technological landscape. Chinery-Hesse founded the SOFTtribe in 1991, which has grown to become the oldest and largest software company in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Under his leadership, the company pioneered several groundbreaking products, including mobile-based community security systems, government payroll systems, ERP solutions, and nationwide utility billing systems.<\/p>\n<p>Chinery-Hesse\u2019s innovative projects extended beyond software development. His initiative, \u201cAfrican Echoes,\u201d aimed to create African audiobooks for a global audience, empowering Africans to tell their own stories on the world stage. His impact was also felt in his role as an assessor for the Commercial Courts of Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Educated at Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast, Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, and Texas State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Chinery-Hesse\u2019s educational background laid a strong foundation for his successful career.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his corporate achievements, Chinery-Hesse played a prominent role in the tech community as a speaker at prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford, Harvard Business School, and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>He was a TED Fellow and frequently featured in international media outlets including CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera.<\/p>\n<p>Chinery-Hesse\u2019s legacy will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to advancing technology in Africa and his role in shaping the future of the continent\u2019s tech industry.<\/p>\n<p>His passing is a significant loss to the global tech community, and his contributions will continue to inspire future generations of innovators.<\/p>\n<p>Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse is survived by his family and a legacy of transformative technological advancements that have significantly impacted Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse, a renowned Ghanaian technology entrepreneur and the founder of theSOFTtribe, has passed away following a cardiac arrest. 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