Patricia Poku-Diaby is a Ghanaian businesswoman and cocoa entrepreneur widely known as the founder of Plot Enterprise Group, where she established one of West Africa’s leading cocoa-processing companies. She is often described as Ghana’s richest woman, although estimates of her net worth differ from source to source.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Patricia Poku-Diaby |
| Date of birth | N/A |
| Place of birth | Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Partner | Married |
| Children | N/W |
| Occupations | Businesswoman, entrepreneur, cocoa merchant |
| Net worth | Around US$720 million |
Early Life and Education
Before founding Plot Enterprise Group, Patricia Poku-Diaby worked in her family’s trading and transportation business. She later established Plot Enterprise Group in Ivory Coast through her pioneering Ghanaian company.
Career
Her career began in trading, where she learned the fundamentals of commerce and cross-border business. She later expanded into cocoa processing and established Plot Enterprise (Gh) Ltd in Takoradi in 2010, a move that marked her transition into large-scale industrial cocoa processing.
Over the years, she built a strong business presence across Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire through cocoa sourcing, processing, and export-related activities.
Patricia Poku-Diaby is often cited as a trailblazer for women in African agribusiness because of the scale of her operations and the influence of her company in the cocoa value chain.
Personal Life
Patricia Poku-Diaby keeps her private life away from public attention. As a result, details about her partner, spouse, and children remains unknown to the public.
Net Worth
Patricia Poku-Diaby’s net worth is commonly estimated at around US$720 million. She is generally regarded as one of the richest women in Ghana and one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in West Africa.
Awards and Recognition
She has been recognized for her contribution to business development, women’s leadership, and industrial growth in Ghana. Her work in cocoa processing has earned her particular praise because it supports local production and adds value to a key national export commodity.
