Message from the IPRA President: Welcoming Esther Cobbah as IPRA President Elect 2026 October 202
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Dear friends and colleagues,
It is with immense joy and pride that I share with you the announcement of Mrs. Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah as the President Elect of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) for 2026. Her election is not only a historic moment for Ghana and Africa, but also a milestone for our global community.
This important milestone was celebrated in Accra, Ghana, during the IPRA Golden World Awards Gala on 3 October 2025, where Esther’s inauguration as President Elect took place. It was a symbolic and inspiring evening, bringing together communication leaders from around the world in a country where Esther’s own professional and personal journey has deeply impacted both the profession and society.
Esther’s career reflects the true spirit of public relations. From her education in Ghana and at Cornell University, to her decades of leadership as Founder and CEO of Stratcomm Africa, she has consistently shown how communication can transform lives and build trust. Her firm has not only earned multiple international awards, including the IPRA Global Contribution Award supporting UN SDGs, but has also empowered communities, amplified women’s voices, and mentored a new generation of communicators.
She has also been a tireless contributor to IPRA itself, as a Board member and IPRA Jury member for the Golden World Awards, helping to raise ethical and professional standards worldwide. For Esther, communication is more than a tool of influence: it is a calling rooted in empathy, dialogue, and progress.
As we look forward to her presidency in 2026, I am confident that her leadership will bring a new dimension to our profession. At a time when the world faces disinformation, polarization, and climate challenges, Esther’s vision for ethical and inclusive communication will guide us in building stronger bridges between nations, cultures, and communities.
On behalf of the IPRA members, I warmly welcome Esther as our President Elect. Let us support her journey, join her initiatives, and embrace this historic moment not only as a celebration of one woman’s leadership, but as a sign of progress for the entire global PR profession.
With admiration and faith,
Nataša Pavlović Bujas
President 2024-2025
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