President John Mahama has appointed Sylvester Adinam Mensah as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM).

In his new role, he is tasked with leading strategies to transform the Ghanaian economy into an export-driven one, addressing critical market failures, and supporting trade between Ghana and other nations.

A statement issued by the Bank and shared with the Ghana News Agency on Friday, January 24, noted that, in line with the Bank’s mandate under the Ghana Export-Import Bank Act 2016 (Act 991), the new CEO’s goal is to make Ghana more competitive in the global marketplace.

“With over two decades of experience in providing both practical and academic instruction in Corporate Strategy, Strategic Management, and Strategy Execution, he possesses the financial and managerial acumen to lead and transform Ghana Export-Import Bank,” the statement said.

Mr. Mensah is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), and an Adjunct Lecturer at the Nobel International Business School, where he serves as a faculty member for the Certified Strategy Professional (CSP) program.

An accomplished finance professional, Mr. Mensah has expertise in public sector banking, fund management, strategic financial management, and governance.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Business Consulting (FIBC), UK, and a Certified Strategy Professional with a proven record of accomplishment in delivering innovative strategies and financial solutions, according to the statement.

As Head of Public Sector Banking at the then Intercontinental Bank (Ghana) Ltd, Mr Mensah led the development of credit risk criteria and established robust credit acceptance frameworks.

He also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the La Dadekotopon Constituency and later as Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), where he successfully managed the NHIA fund.

The statement noted that he led reforms and expanded Ghana’s Health Insurance Scheme, by introducing a range of policies to enhance efficiency during his time at NHIA.

Mr. Mensah holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ghana Business School, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Leicester in the UK, along with diploma and certificate qualifications from distinguished universities abroad.