The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has announced the appointment of Pearl Nkrumah as Chairperson of the Council of the GSE.

This follows the resignation of John Kofi Adomakoh, who also resigned as Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC in January 2025.

Her appointment took effect on February 21, 2025.

Ms. Nkrumah is a representative of listed companies on the Council and joined the Council on September 11, 2023.

She is a visionary banking executive with over 25 years of global experience working with multinational banks.

Currently serving as the Executive Director for Retail and Digital Banking at Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Ms. Nkrumah spearheads the bank’s digital strategy and retail growth, significantly impacting leadership and strategic implementations to meet business objectives while enhancing shareholder value.

According to a circular from the GSE, it said, Mrs Nkrumah possesses a strong passion for creating innovative client solutions that enhance growth and value.

Ms. Nkrumah holds both an MBA and a BSc in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of Ghana, and an LLB from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

She has a Diploma in Corporate Governance from the Corporate Governance Institute (UK) and has attended several executive trainings sessions on business strategy, ethical leadership, and organisational development from the Harvard Business School, among others.

Her commitment to sustainable business practices is also highlighted by a recent certificate she obtained in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

The GSE expressed confidence in Pearl Nkrumah’s ability to spearhead its strategic direction and extends its best wishes for success in her new role.