Kweku Andoh Awotwi

Kweku Andoh Awotwi has over 30 years of work experience from different organizations and institutions holding various portfolios.

He started his career as a Design Engineer at ITT- Advanced Technology Center and the GE/RCA David Sarnoff Laboratory both in the United States between 1984-1988. After obtaining his MBA he worked at Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation in California, USA between 1990-1998, and left as Manager of Business Planning & Analysis for the Primary Business Unit.  He then went to work for Ashanti Goldfields Limited between 1998-2004 as Director of Strategic Planning and New Business Development.

Kweku has been involved in a number of entrepreneurial ventures, notable among which include the development and completion in 2019 of the Kpone Independent Power Project.  He also became the CEO for Midway Resources International between 2005-2009.  In 2009, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Volta River Authority, a position he held for just under five (5) years, leaving at the end of 2013.

Most recently, Kweku was appointed Managing Director of Tullow Ghana Limited in March 2018 and later promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Tullow Plc, UK in April 2019 and retired in June, 2020.

At the Board level, Kweku has these notable board experiences:

• Chairman, Volta River Authority (Ghana), 2017 – date.
• Chairman, Multimedia Group Limited (Ghana), 2008 – date.
• Member, Center for Democratic Development, 2018 – date
• Chairman, Stanbic Bank (Ghana) Ltd, 2012 -2018
• Member, West African Gas Pipeline Company, 2009 – 2013.
• Member, West African Power Pool, 2009- 2013.

Mr. Awotwi holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics & Political Science from Yale University, USA, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in General Management and International Business, from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, USA.

Uzoechina Molokwu

With an extensive banking career spanning over twenty-four (24) years, Uzoechina Molokwu boasts a wealth of expertise across diverse sectors including Energy Banking, Corporate Banking, Private Client Services, Commercial Banking, Small and Medium Enterprises Banking, Consumer Banking, and Savings Team. His leadership roles have encompassed positions as Deputy Managing Director, Directorate Head, Regional Manager, and Branch Manager, culminating in his distinguished tenure as Executive Director at UBA Cote D’Ivoire.

Educated in Philosophy at Nigerian Universities, Uzoechina further honed his skills with an MBA. He augmented his academic achievements with an MSc in Corporate Governance and LLM in Business Law from reputable UK Universities.

Uzoechina’s professional journey is marked by a commendable track record in relationship management, business development, credit assessments, restructurings, risk asset portfolio oversight, and adept people management.

Abiola Bawuah

Mrs. Marufatu Abiola Bawuah has enormous experience in retail banking and marketing.  She holds a BSc in Actuarial Science from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, an LLB with honors from the University of London, a diploma in Marketing from GIMPA and an EMBA (Finance) from the University of Ghana and also has numerous leadership qualifications from Harvard Business School, Columbia, University of New York, INSEAD and Institut Villa Pierrefeu in Switzerland.

At the 2016 Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana Awards, she was adjudged the “CIMG Marketing Woman of the Year” and subsequently went on to win the “Finance Personality of the Year Award” at the Ghana Accountancy and Finance Awards barely two months after. Mrs. Bawuah is part of the Woman Rising inspiring list of the Top 50 Women Corporate Leaders in Ghana.

Again, she was adjudged by the Chief Finance Officers (CFO) in 2016 as “Woman of Excellence in Finance”. In 2017, she was crowned as “Female Expatriate CEO of the Year by the Millennium Excellence Foundation for her hard work, achievements, and contribution to Ghana.
Mrs. Abiola Bawuah is the Regional CEO of UBA’s West African Region.

Samuel Ayim

Mr. Samuel Ayim is Lawyer by profession with over 26 years’ professional experience in Legal Advisory, Company Secretarial Practice, Board and Corporate Governance, Banking, Finance, Investment, Capital Markets and Management across Sub-Saharan Africa with high international Exposure. He is also an entrepreneur and motivational Speaker.

Between January,1997 and July, 2016 he worked with the Ecobank Group, where he held various positions, including; General Counsel and Company Secretary, Executive Director-Business Development in Ecobank Tanzania (Dar es salam- Tanzania), Group Legal Adviser and Deputy Company Secretary – Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), Lome, Togo.

Between 1992 to 1996, he was the Company Secretary and Legal Adviser of the Ghana Stock Exchange. He is currently the CEO of Focus Life Group which he founded in October, 2016 with four businesses under the Group; a leadership and personal development centre, an African Wear Company, a real estate Company and a transport Company.

Samuel holds an LLB from the University of Ghana, MBA (International Financial Management) from Exeter University –UK and Post Graduate Diploma in International Comparative Arbitration Law from the Queen Mary University of London.

Ebele Ogbue

Ebele holds a B.Sc (Honours) degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos and an MBA (IT & Management) from CASS Business School London.

His professional career started at Price Waterhouse in 1991 before his foray into banking, where he has spent the last two decades working at international banks such as Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank, before joining UBA in 2004. His banking experience spans various areas of banking from Asset Based Finance to core Corporate Banking and Trade Finance.
Prior to his current role, he was MD/CEO, UBA Capital Europe Limited, and the pioneer MD/CEO, UBA Liberia.

Ivan Avereyireh

Mr. Ivan Avereyireh is a Chartered Insurer and an Associate of the Chartered Insurance institute of London, a holder of West African Insurance Institute Diploma and Bsc Administration (Marketing) from the University of Ghana.

He has over thirty years working experience in the insurance industry with a few achievements to his credit. The notable one being the head of a team, that turned around the fortunes of Ghana Life Insurance Company Ltd from a collapsing Company to a revived and strong one till date. He worked with the State Insurance Company from 1981 to 2008 where he rose through the ranks to the grade of a Senior Manager. From 2009 to 2018, he was the Managing Director of Ghana Life Insurance Company Ltd.

Mr. Foster Buabeng

Foster Buabeng joined Teachers Fund in January, 2002 as an Accountant. He rose through the ranks and is currently the General Manager of the Fund having earlier acted as Fund Administrator of the Fund from November 2012 to December 2013 Prior to joining the Fund. He worked with various organizations including Cashpro Company Limited, Golden Neo-Life Diamite International, Deloitte & amp; Touche (Currently Deloitte), Volta River Authority and Ghacem Ghana Limited.

Foster has acquired unparalleled accounting, financial reporting and investment skills and abilities having worked across a broad array of sectors in Ghana. Foster is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He holds an MBA in Finance from University of Ghana.

Francis Solace Oduro Koranteng

Francis Koranteng has over thirty working years’ experience with professional accountancy firms and in industry. After qualifying as a chartered accountant in the United Kingdom, he returned to Ghana to work with Coopers & Lybrand, now PricewaterhouseCoopers.

He has served in various management positions in industry, namely Finance & Administration Manager for NCR Ghana Ltd, Management Accountant for Guinness Ghana Ltd, Group Internal Audit Manager for UAC of Ghana Limited/Unilever Ghana Ltd, General Manager for the Swanzy Real Estate Division of Unilever Ghana Ltd, Finance Director of Kumasi Brewery Ltd, and Finance Director of Ghana Breweries Ltd. He was seconded to Heineken International, the parent company of Ghana Breweries Ltd as the Internal Control Improvement Project Manager for operating companies in Sub-Saharan Africa between Nov. 2001 and Feb. 2005. He was the Managing Director of Crocodile Matchets (Ghana) Limited from March 2005 to early 2009.

He served on the Professional Standards and Ethics Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana from 2012 to 2018.

Franicis graduated from the University of Ghana, Legon from in 1976 with Bsc. Business Administration (Accounts Major). Professionally, Mr. Koranteng is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England, Wales and Ghana.

Mr. Jerry Djangmah

Mr. Jerry Djangmah has over twenty-one (21) working years of experience with National and Multinational organizations. He is a part-qualified Actuary and an Infrastructure Investment Banker with extensive experience in Corporate, Project, and Structured finance in various sectors including Power, Oil & Gas, Transport, and Telecoms Sectors. 

He has structured and arranged over US$3 billion of financing for infrastructure projects in Nigeria, Ghana, and other sub-Saharan African countries. 

He was formerly a Vice President at the Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC”), and a Vice President at Citigroup. He is now the Managing Partner at MergeOne Global Partners Limited, a boutique project, and infrastructure finance advisory firm. 

Jerry attended Mfantsipim Secondary School where he completed his O’Level in 1987 and the Presby Boys Secondary School for his A’Level in 1989. He holds a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Science & Technology Kumasi, Ghana. He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science, at City University, London, UK, and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, USA. 

Uzoechina Molokwu

With an extensive banking career spanning over twenty-four (24) years, Uzoechina Molokwu boasts a wealth of expertise across diverse sectors including Energy Banking, Corporate Banking, Private Client Services, Commercial Banking, Small and Medium Enterprises Banking, Consumer Banking, and Savings Team. His leadership roles have encompassed positions as Deputy Managing Director, Directorate Head, Regional Manager, and Branch Manager, culminating in his distinguished tenure as Executive Director at UBA Cote D’Ivoire.

Educated in Philosophy at Nigerian Universities, Uzoechina further honed his skills with an MBA. He augmented his academic achievements with an MSc in Corporate Governance and LLM in Business Law from reputable UK Universities.

Uzoechina’s professional journey is marked by a commendable track record in relationship management, business development, credit assessments, restructurings, risk asset portfolio oversight, and adept people management.

Peter Dery

Mr Peter Dery has enormous wealth of experience in Corporate Banking as well as Credit Management. His experience in the sector through various roles span over a decade. He holds a BSc degree in Banking & Finance from University of Ghana, an MBA (Project Management) from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

He has worked as Director, Sales & Relationship Management at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited; where he played key role in driving liabilities and assets growth and was credited with significant achievements.  Prior to that, he served as Head of High Value Small Businesses in the SME Segment of the Bank.

Before joining Standard Chartered Bank, he worked at CAL Bank as a Relationship Manager and credit Analyst and has participated in various leadership and Training programmes.

In 2017, he was appointed as Head, Wholesale Banking, at United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Limited.

Qazeem Bello

Qazeem Bello is a seasoned banking professional with almost two decades of extensive experience in driving business growth, operational excellence, and compliance with regulatory and company policies. He has a strong background in developing and executing innovative strategies to increase market share, optimize customer engagement, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Throughout his career, Qazeem has demonstrated expertise in leading change management initiatives, establishing new processes, and streamlining operations to drive business growth. He has a proven track record of success in managing relationships with regulators, internal control, and compliance staff, as well as coordinating and managing domestic settlement and FX transfer teams.

Qazeem has held various leadership positions at UBA PLC, including COO – Head Office and Corporate Branch, Customer Service Manager – Head Office and Corporate Branch, Head of Operations – Corporate and Energy Bank, Cash Officer, Head Fund Transfer Officer, and Customer Service Officer. He has also received certifications in Certified International Trade and Logistics Specialist (CITLS), Personal Effectiveness and Organization – Leadership Development, and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Training.

Qazeem holds a B. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ilorin and has developed strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills throughout his career. He is dedicated to driving business growth, improving operational efficiencies, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Muftau Abdulai

Over the span of his career, he has worked with Cushay and Associates Ghana as an Audit Officer and with United Bank for Africa – Ghana as a Domestic Operation Officer. Between 2011 and 2017, he functioned as the Financial Controller and Deputy Chief Finance Officer at the same bank.

More recently, he has worked as the Chief Finance Officer and Regional Chief Finance Officer of United Bank for Africa – Kenya, East and Southern Africa starting from July 2017 to December 2021.

Emmanuel Sackey

Prior to his appointment as Country/Regional Treasurer of UBA Ghana, Emmanuel was the Regional Treasurer, Eastern & Southern Africa of United Bank for Africa. He brings to this role, over 15 years of structuring, origination, trading and execution experience in several African markets. Emmanuel has held many leadership roles including Country Treasury at United Bank of Africa (Tanzania) Ltd, Head, Treasury Sales at United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd. Emmanuel holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from University of South Wales and an ACI certificate. He had his secondary education at the Presbyterian Boys Secondary School, Legon. Emmanuel is devoted to the continuous growth of businesses and people. 

Rita Mills-Robertson

Mrs. Rita Mills-Robertson is a customer centric Executive with over Eighteen (18) working years’ experience in banking. She joined United Bank for Africa Ghana Limited in 2004. She is a versatile professional with experience in Corporate and Institutions Banking, Project Management, Treasury Sales and Retail Banking. She has held numerous roles including Head Power, Mining, Oil & Gas, Head Financial Institutions & EMDO’s (Embassies Multilateral and Bilateral Donor Organizations as well as Head Treasury Sales. She was also appointed as a Project Associate, as part of a cross functional team from eighteen different countries within United Bank for Africa Group in Nigeria in 2016 to develop the banks Customer-focused transformation blueprint. She previously worked with Standard Chartered Bank as a Sales Manager, Secured Lending and promoted Asset Finance portfolio growth for Consumer Banking.

Rita holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and has participated in several Leadership and clients’ management programs. She is currently Head of Public Sector & Institutions at United Bank for Africa Ghana Limited.

Henry Nii Dottey, APR

Henry Nii Dottey, APR has 20 years working experience in journalism, communications and marketing.

Nii, worked at Media General as; Managing News Editor of 3FM 92.7, Head of News Planning, coordinator of the 2016 elections project team, Head of News Online, Group Head Corporate Affairs and CEO of 3Foundation.

He also worked for the Metropolitan Group (Metropolitan Life Insurance, Metropolitan Health Insurance and Metropolitan Pensions Trust) as Manager, Brand & Communications. Others are Dominion University College, Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), the then VAT Service, now the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Citi FM.

He is the Vice President, Institute of Public Relations, Ghana, having previously served as the Deputy Honorary Secretary and substantive Honorary Secretary.

Henry holds a Master of Business Administration, (Marketing) from the University of Ghana Business School, Legon and B.A. in Communication Studies from the Institute of Journalism, Accra and an accredited member of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana.

He served on the Made in Ghana Committee at the Ministry of Trade & Industry from 2015 to 2017. He is a currently member of the Entity Tender committee of the Ministry of Information, the National Engineering Coordinating Team (NECT) and a Board Member of the African Business Centre for Developing Education (ABCDE).

Evelyn Effie Quansah

Evelyn is a qualified HR practitioner with over 15 years’ experience in Head of HR, Business Transformation and Organizational Effectiveness roles for top multinationals in cross fields including Insurance, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Banking.

She holds an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) in Human Resource Management and Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree Human Resource Management both from the University of Ghana Business School and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management practitioners, Ghana.

Evelyn obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Dispute Resolution from the University of London-UK few years ago.

She is also a Certified Technical Commissioner with Field Ready International – a UK based company that selects and groom technical graduates from universities across Africa through a highly competitive and rigorous mentorship programme that equips them with the relevant practical expertise for employment.

Evelyn has been an Executive Member of the PTA Governing Board of the Mfantsipim School since 2014.

She is also a member of Institute of Directors, Ghana

Phillip Odoom

Philip is a Chartered Accountant and a member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He is an associate member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds a first degree in Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) from the University of Cape Coast. He has over 10 years of banking experience covering Audit, Internal Controls and Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism function. He has knowledge and understanding of applicable banking operations and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism laws, regulations and international best standards.

Adebolanle Ajimotokan

Adebola is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and holder of a BSc in Accounting from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He has vast professional experience that spans over 22 years, most of which were spent in the UBA Group/former Standard Trust Bank in various leadership positions covering several aspects of banking inclusive of Audit & Investigation, Execution Management, Customer Service, and Business Relationship Management/Corporate Banking. At various times, he assisted to set up the Business Office Audit teams in UBA Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Gabon. Adebola has used his unique Strategic Management and Continuous Engagement style to add value to the Bank since resumption at UBA Ghana as the Country Chief Inspector in February 2021.

Lasisi Karimu

Kenneth Owusu Asante Amponsah

Kenneth is a result-oriented professional who has built an extensive knowledge in Risk Management and Management Information Systems (MIS). He has over 14 years banking experience with specialization in Credit, Enterprise, and Quantitative Risk Management.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Cape Coast University and a MSc. in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Coventry University, UK. Kenneth is Certified in Quantitative Risk Management (CQRM) by the International Institute of Professional Education and Research (IIPER). He also holds an International Certificate in Banking Risk and Regulations (ICBRR) awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). He is currently pursuing proficiency certifications in Financial Risk Management (FRM) and Sustainability & Climate Risk (SCR) being awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). He has participated in several leadership trainings and seminars both within and outside Ghana.

His active working career started with Access Bank Ghana as a Credit Officer. He was instrumental in the setting up of the Credit Operations Unit of Access Bank in 2011. He was a PMO member in charge of mapping and migration of loan data as part of Access Bank/Intercontinental Bank’s system integration.

In 2012, he joined First Atlantic Bank Ghana Limited (FABL) to Head the Credit Administration & Portfolio Management Department. Among other successes achieved and roles held, Ken was a member of the Product Development Committee as well as the IFRS & Basel II Implementation Committee. His last role at FABL was Head, Credit Risk Management (Ag.)

Kenneth joined FBNBank in 2017 as Head, Credit Risk Management. He brought his rich experience to play during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when he led his team to conduct an impact assessment on the Bank’s loan book- an assessment which also covered counterparty exposure at risk. This helped the Bank to identify areas of potential high risk impacts and thus more attention was paid in that regard to manage loan losses. At FBNBank, Kenneth coordinated the bank’s adoption and implementation of the Environmental, Social, and Governance Management (ESGM) framework/system.

Kenneth co-led the Banking Industry initial engagement with the Ministry of Finance and other Stakeholders to design the commercial product terms of the YouStart/SME growth fund Program. He also consults for other Institutions in Ghana in areas of Financial Analysis, IFRS9 implementation as well as Basel II & III capital requirement. He is a consulting Director for Nelplast-Eco Ghana Limited (an entity involved in converting plastic waste into building materials). He serves as a mentor to both the young and old some of whom have risen to take bigger opportunities and challenges within and outside Ghana.

He is married and blessed with two kids. When he is not watching his favourite Manchester United play, Ken loves to spend time with friends and family. He also takes time to write on key risk management issues in the Financial Industry

Benjamin Nii Ayi Lartey

Benjamin Nii Ayi Lartey is a results-oriented corporate lawyer with over 10 years of experience advising businesses on a broad spectrum of legal matters.  He has a track record of proven ability to navigate complex transactions, manage litigation, and ensure regulatory compliance across diverse areas including banking and finance, development finance, construction law, pensions law, corporate governance, and company secretariat services. Benjamin is a skilled negotiator, problem solver, and trusted advisor with a keen understanding of business objectives.

Benjamin is a member of the Ghana Bar Association having been called to the Bar in 2013. He studied at the University of Ghana, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Study of Religion in 2008, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 2011, and MSC degree in Development Finance in 2016.

Benjamin began his professional journey as a Legal Pupil at E. Allotei Mingle, Anthonio & Co. in 2013 and in 2014, joined AB & David Law as an Associate. Benjamin joined CalBank Plc in 2016, as an In-house Counsel where he served as a member of various management committees and was the Legal Adviser for the CAL Occupational Pension Scheme, with his last role being the Deputy Head of the Legal Department.