Nana Akua Ayivor, Emma Akua Bulley, Beatrice Annangfio, Kizzita Mensah
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed twelve individuals to form the governing board of the Bank of Ghana.
The announcement comes a day after the swearing-in of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, and the 1st Deputy Governor, Dr. Zakaria Mumuni.
This appointment was made in consultation with the Council of State and in accordance with Article 70(1)(d)(iii) of the Constitution, as well as Section 8 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended by the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 918).
The board comprises five women and seven men, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening the financial sector and ensuring sound economic management through the expertise of distinguished professionals from diverse fields.
Meet the five women on the new BoG Board:
Emma Bulley
Emma Bulley is a respected private legal practitioner with extensive experience in litigation and corporate law.
She is widely regarded as “the definitive reputation lawyer” due to her pragmatic approach to solving complex legal issues. Emma provides legal counsel to prominent high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients in Ghana and abroad.
She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Oil and Gas Management from Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, Scotland. She earned her Qualifying Law Certificate from the Ghana School of Law and completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the College of Law, Store Street, London. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from the University of Hertfordshire, UK.
Previously, Emma served as a Junior Partner at Kulendi @ Law, a reputable law firm in Accra, Ghana. She is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana and has also served as a non-executive director on the boards of the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Youth Employment Agency.
Kizzita Mensah
Kizzita Mensah has extensive experience in providing legal advice in corporate organization, project finance, policy formulation, and organizational development.
As a partner at Reindorf Chambers, she has led the firm’s legal support for clients in several significant corporate transactions, including loan and equity investments.
Her expertise covers business setup, due diligence exercises, and legal advisory services across various industries, including insurance, telecommunications, banking, and mining. She specializes in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan and security agreements, share subscription and sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance matters.
Additionally, she has provided legal counsel to several investors on foreign exchange issues arising from regulatory notices.
Beatrice Annangfio
Beatrice Annangfio holds multiple degrees that highlight her versatility.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and later pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the University of Ghana. She also obtained a Master’s degree in Economic Policy Management (MA) from the same institution.
Furthering her expertise, she specialized in Financial Markets Law and Regulation, earning an LLM from the University of Ghana. She also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Energy and Sustainable Management from KNUST, reinforcing her knowledge in both economics and sustainability, two critical areas of national development.
Beatrice’s academic achievements are complemented by her leadership skills and extensive professional experience. As a former Deputy Spokesperson for the John Mahama Campaign, she showcased her exceptional communication abilities and dedication to Ghanaian values.
She is also an alumna of the prestigious U.S. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), which reflects her global outlook and ability to engage with diverse cultures and ideas.
Nana Akua Ayivor
Nana Akua Ayivor is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of post-qualification experience.
She previously worked at KPMG, where she became a Partner and Head of Audit Services. She was the first female among the “Big Four” accounting firms in Ghana to be admitted as a partner.
Over her 25-year career at KPMG (Ghana and Nigeria), she provided audit and financial advisory services, including taxation, accounting, and payroll management, to a wide range of clients across various industries.
She also served as an executive board member of KPMG West Africa and a non-executive board member of the Students Loan Trust Fund.
Nana Akua is a Fellow of ACCA and a member of ICAG. She is also part of the KPMG EMA C25 Alumni, an executive leadership program run by the London Business School for senior KPMG partners across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Evelyn Naa Checher Kwatia
Evelyn Naa Checher Kwatia is an Assistant Director at the Bank of Ghana and has been actively involved in key policy decisions at the Central Bank.
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