Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) has welcomed a new board chairman, Mr Ernest Mawuli Agbesi.
Mr Agbesi is a seasoned Ghanaian banker and financial executive with over four decades of progressive experience in banking, audit, and institutional leadership.
He holds an MBA in Strategic/Consultancy Management from the Paris Graduate School of Management and a Diploma in Accounting from the University of Ghana, with his expertise spanning operations, business development, credit management, and governance.
He began his career with the Ghana Audit Service and has held top executive roles, including Managing Director/CEO positions at GCB Bank Plc and National Investment Bank, as well as senior positions at uniBank Ghana and International Commercial Bank, where he led significant institutional reforms and operational enhancements.
He has held key board roles in institutions such as Ghana International Bank (London), Nestlé Ghana Ltd, and GCNet.
“Widely respected for his integrity, strategy execution, and governance expertise, Mr Agbesi continues to contribute to national development through his involvement in academic councils and financial boards,” a statement issued by the Bank in Accra yesterday said.
The statement said “The management and staff of Consolidated Bank Ghana are excited about the leadership, vision and expertise Mr Ernest Mawuli Agbesi brings to the CBG family.”
He will be supported by Dr Naomi Wolali Kwetey – Managing Director of CBG, Dr Irene Ackuaku, Mr David Adom, Mr Michael Kwasi Anyamesem, Mr Stephen Kporzih, Dr Sa-ad Iddrisu, Mrs Immaculate Kawe Kanlisi and Mr John Alexander Ackon.
Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) is wholly owned by the government of Ghana and operates as a universal Bank with over 100 branches in 13 regions of Ghana.
The Bank has strong government support, a large SME client network, and a pool of diverse talent.
BY TIMES REPORTER