The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has held its inaugural meeting, setting in motion a renewed phase of transformation for the indigenous development-oriented bank.

The maiden board meeting was held on Wednesday, July 15, 2025, at the Bank’s head office, Accra, and led by its chairman, Mr. Kenneth Kwamina Thompson, a renowned financial and governance expert.

The high-level engagement provided the platform for the Board to get to know the Executive Management Committee Members of the Bank, and for the Managing Director, Edward Ato Sarpong, to present his strategic vision for ADB PLC.

A corporate vision anchored on driving innovation and repositioning ADB to be among the top 3 banks in Ghana and globally admired for its people, processes, and performance.

As part of the presentation, the Managing Director also highlighted the change in the Bank’s corporate tagline to “Beyond Banking…”, indicating that it is not just a tagline but an unwavering commitment to Redefining Banking, Empowering Businesses, Building Futures, Driving Prosperity, and Nurturing Communities.

“Our strategic direction is anchored on relevance, resilience, and responsibility. ADB is more than a bank; we are an enabler of livelihoods, a supporter of Ghanaian enterprises, and a partner in progress,” Mr. Sarpong stated.

The Board Chairman, Mr. Thompson, lauded the Managing Director for his clarity of purpose and pledged the Board’s full support in driving the Bank’s agenda forward.

“This is a new era. The Board is fully aligned with the strategic direction outlined by the Managing Director, and we are committed to offering the needed guidance and governance to steer ADB to greater heights,” he remarked.

The Board further discussed initiatives, including business drive towards fulfilling ADB’s mandate and achieving strategic objectives.

The ADB Board was inaugurated by the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, and it is composed of Members with expertise across finance, law, governance, security, policy, human resource development, among others.

Below is the full list of the Board Members:

1. Mr. Kenneth Kwamina Thompson – Chairman
2. Edward Ato Sarpong – Managing Director & Member
3. Andrew Dari Chiwitey – Member
4. Mr. Siisi Essuman-Ocran – Member
5. Dr. E. Prince Arhin – Member
6. Misbahu Mahama Adams – Member
7. Samuel J.A. Allotey – Member
8. Courage Akanwunge Asabagna – Member
9. Abdul Nasir M. Saani – Member