Access Bank Ghana Announces Two New Executive Appointments

Accra: Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has announced the appointment of two accomplished banking executives to its senior leadership team, following regulatory approval by the Bank of Ghana. Eugene Ocansey joins the Bank as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking. According to Ghana Web, the appointments underscore the Bank's commitment to attracting exceptional talent in support of its strategic agenda to grow, transform, and protect the franchise. Together, Eugene Ocansey and Nana Kwabena Afoom bring more than four decades of combined experience spanning retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, business growth, and risk management, strengthening the leadership capacity required to build a future-ready institution and deliver sustainable value to customers, shareholders, employees, and the communities the Bank serves. The Bank's growth agenda is focused on deepening customer relationships, expan ding market share across retail, SME, commercial, and corporate banking, and strengthening its position as a leading financial institution in Ghana. Its transformation agenda is centered on digitization, innovation, operational excellence, and delivering a simpler, faster, and more seamless banking experience for customers. Equally important is the Bank's commitment to protecting the franchise through strong governance, prudent risk management, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity resilience, and the preservation of stakeholder trust. Eugene Ocansey, a proven leader in retail and digital banking, brings over 21 years of banking experience to his new role, 18 of which have been spent in senior leadership roles. His career includes positions at Ghana Commercial Bank, Prudential Bank Ghana Limited, and Stanbic Bank Ghana, where he served as the Head of Personal and Private Banking. He holds an Executive MBA in Marketing from the University of Ghana Business School and a BSc in Tourism from the University of Cap e Coast, and has also completed executive programmes at Cambridge, Oxford, and Henley Business School. Nana Kwabena Afoom, a seasoned banking executive, has over 24 years of progressive experience in corporate, commercial, SME, and retail banking. He most recently served as Divisional Head of Corporate Banking at GT Bank Ghana. He holds an MSc in International Economics, Banking and Finance from Cardiff Business School and a BSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ghana and has completed the McKinsey Executive Leadership Programme. Ama Sarpong Barwuah, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, commented on the appointments, stating that the appointments reflect the Bank's commitment to building a world-class leadership team. Pearl Nkrumah, Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, expressed delight in welcoming Eugene Ocansey and Nana Kwabena Afoom to Access Bank Ghana, noting their extensive industry experience and strong track record of delivering results.