The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has announced the appointment of Amma Gyampo as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Her appointment marks a step in GVCA’s mission to accelerate the growth and impact of private capital investments in Ghana.

Mrs Gyampo succeeds Hannah Acquah, whose leadership saw GVCA membership grow by 150% and helped expand the association’s activities while establishing a strong operational framework.
A Seasoned Leader in Private Sector Development

With two decades of global management consulting experience, Mrs Gyampo brings a wealth of expertise in impact investing, innovative finance, philanthropy, eGovernment, and private sector development.

She is a founding member of Impact Investing Ghana and ScaleUp Africa and has worked with major organizations, including Vodafone, BlackBerry, Mastercard Foundation, YouthConnekt Africa Hub and Fund, GIZ, and the European Union.

In recent years, she has spearheaded initiatives that have mobilized funding and support for over 10,000 women, youth, and startup ecosystem stakeholders across Africa and the Diaspora.
A Vision for Strengthening Ghana’s Private Capital Industry

As CEO of GVCA, Gyampo says she is committed to minimizing investment barriers and enhancing collaboration among fund managers, portfolio companies, equity investors, and pension funds. She aims to de-risk investments through policy, tax, and legal harmonization, advocate for local domiciliation of funds, promote co-investment platforms, and support the professional development of GVCA members.

“The Association understands the risk aversion, regulatory ambiguity, and capacity-building gaps that must be addressed,” Gyampo stated.

“We will execute our strategic action plan with policymakers, regulators, pension funds, investors, and fund managers to create an enabling environment for private capital to thrive. By promoting policies, innovative funding vehicles, and strategic collaborations, we aim to build local and international investor confidence and drive sustainable, inclusive economic growth.”

GVCA Board Chair, Matthew Boadu Adjei, expressed confidence in Gyampo’s ability to lead the association at a critical time when Ghana’s private equity and venture capital industry is undergoing key reforms.

“Amma's appointment comes at a time when the industry is championing key reforms to make Ghana a preferred destination for PE/VC practice in Africa. She is an experienced ecosystem builder with a unique understanding of collaborative industry action,” he noted.

He also thanked outgoing CEO Hannah Acquah for her pioneering role and the significant progress GVCA made under her leadership.