Sylvia Inkoom
First National Bank Ghana (FNBG) has announced the formal assumption of office of Sylvia Inkoom as Chief Executive Officer, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana.
“Sylvia’s depth of expertise, her transformative leadership philosophy and her proven track record of delivering results in complex banking environments make her a natural choice to drive our next phase of growth,” Board Chairman Emmanuel Idun said.
“Under her stewardship, our bank will continue to create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and the communities we serve,” he added.
Sylvia Inkoom brings more than two decades of distinguished experience in retail banking, corporate finance and financial inclusion to the role and described her appointment as an honour.
She said that, as a member of the FirstRand Group, one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, First National Bank Ghana continues to benefit from deep continental expertise, strong governance frameworks and world-class banking capabilities.
“We will deepen our reach into urban and peri-urban communities, ensuring that no Ghanaian is left behind in the formal financial system. Leveraging the strength of our parent company, FirstRand Group, we will continue to invest in technology that delivers seamless, secure and innovative banking experiences that meet our customers’ needs, while upholding our commitment to supporting Ghana’s small and medium-sized enterprises, the backbone of the country’s economy,” she stated.
“We will also extend the benefit of RMB’s sector expertise in corporate and investment banking, leveraging its capabilities to support large corporates and sovereign institutions,” she added.
A Business Desk Report