The awardees
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, shone with four of its employees at the Ghana Association of Bankers Awards recently receiving noteworthy awards.
Amongst the awardees was Deputy Managing Director, Atta Yeboah Gyan, whose well-deserved recognition for his outstanding leadership within the Ghana Association of Bankers CFO forum resonated throughout the hall. His pivotal role in ensuring the perspectives of banks underscored his unwavering dedication to fostering collaboration and unity within the sector.
Director of Operations, Simon Adu-Gyamfi, whose exceptional contribution in addressing industry challenges, particularly in facilitating communication among member banks, CIT vendors, and the Bank of Ghana, earned him a well-deserved accolade.
Fidelity Bank also shone brightly in the fight against fraud, with Head of Financial Crime Management, Ransford Nana Addo, earning recognition for his relentless efforts. Addo’s initiatives, including a robust fraud education programme and active collaboration with the ACFE Ghana Chapter, have demonstrably reduced the incidence of Bank Account Takeovers. His proactive approach extended beyond Fidelity, sparking industry-wide conversations and leading to crucial reforms like SIM replacement regulations, a direct consequence of his dedication to safeguarding not only Fidelity’s customers, but those across the entire banking sector.
Head of Brand and Marketing Insights, Eric Frimpong Amponsah, who received accolades for his exemplary work in managing media relations and corporate communications for the financial sector. Amponsah’s unwavering dedication to transparency, building positive public perceptions, and contributing to the overall reputation of the industry shone brightly. His commitment to effective communication and stakeholder engagement has been instrumental in shaping a more positive public perception of the banking sector, proving that clear and consistent messaging can build trust and understanding even amidst challenges.
The awards ceremony, presented by John Awuah, CEO of the Ghana Association of Banks, and Mansah Nettey, former President of the association, concluded with a resounding message: collaboration is key to the industry’s future success.
The accolades conferred upon individuals from Fidelity Bank stand as a testament to the bank’s relentless resolve to excellence and its pivotal role in steering through the challenges confronting the industry.
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