Celebrating 20 Matriarchs in Corporate Ghana

Amidst the rhythmic pulse of Ghana’s economic heartbeat, a silent revolution brews, one fueled not by grand gestures, but by the quiet determination of ten extraordinary women. These featured women cut across C-leveled executives in the public and private sectors who navigate the labyrinth of industry with grace and grit, leaving a trail of shattered glass ceilings in their wake. As the world prepares to paint the skies with the colors of International Women’s Day, InstinctBusiness Magazine sets sail on a voyage to uncover the hidden tales of these modern-day pioneers. From the towering skyscrapers of banking to the untamed expanses of agriculture, their stories weave a rich tapestry of resilience, innovation, and unwavering resolve in the face of adversity.

In a landscape where barriers are as common as the morning sun, these women stand as beacons of hope, illuminating the path towards a future where gender equity is not just a distant dream, but a living reality. Through their triumphs and tribulations, they redefine the contours of leadership, proving time and again that true strength knows no gender.

These women exemplify the resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination needed to break barriers and shape a more inclusive and equitable future. Their journeys inspire us all to strive for greater gender equity and diversity in leadership roles.”

As InstinctBusiness Magazine lifts the veil on their remarkable journeys, we invite you to join us in celebrating not just their achievements but the transformative power of female leadership in shaping a more inclusive and equitable tomorrow.

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Mrs Abena Osei-Poku

MD & REGIONAL EXECUTIVE ANGLOPHONE WEST AFRICA CLUSTER, ECOBANK GHANA

Abena Osei-Poku is the Managing Director and Regional Executive for the Anglophone West Africa (AWA) Region of the Ecobank Group.

Mrs Jacqueline Benyi

MANAGING DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE LIFE

Mrs. Jacqueline Benyi is currently serving as the Managing Director for Enterprise Life. Before assuming the position of Managing Director at Enterprise Life 

Mrs. Florence Larbi

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO) – ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION CLUSTER – JOSPONG GROUP OF COMPANIES (JGC)

Florence Adjeley Larbi (Mrs.) is a distinguished leadership specialist and seasoned human resource professional with over two decades of expertise.

Mrs. Yvonne Opare

MANAGING DIRECTOR – GHANA AIRPORTS COMPANY LTD (GACL)

Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare is an accomplished business executive with close to 20 years of quality experience in management positions and engagements. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Dr. Afua Asabea Asare

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
GHANA EXPORT PROMOTION AUTHORITY

Osafohene Dr. Afua Asabea Asare I, a Strategy Enthusiast renowned for her expertise in Integrated Communications and Organisational Development, boasts of nearly three decades management experience across diverse corporate settings.

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi

MANAGING DIRECTOR – SIC INSURANCE PLC

Currently serving as the Managing Director for SIC Insurance Plc, Hollistar Duah-Yentumi is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Superior Court of Ghana and a member of the Ghana Bar Association, boasting twenty (20) years of professional legal practice.

Dr. Hazel Berrard Amuah

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Dr. Hazel Berrard Amuah is the Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Life Insurance Ghana (PLIG) appointed in March 2022. Known as a Chartered Insurer and a Business Leader with over twenty-five year’s work experience

Mansah Netty

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

Mansa Nettey was appointed Chief Executive on March 1, 2017, as the first female CEO in the Bank’s 120-year history in Ghana. Mrs. Nettey has more than 20 years of experience in banking, having held various senior roles 

Dr. Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng

VICE CHAIRMAN – PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION

Appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Public Services Commission by H. E. the President of the Republic of Ghana on 2nd October 2023 and sworn into office on 13th November 2023.  Dr. Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng is a highly qualified C-Suite Executive

Mrs Patience E. Akyianu

GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – HOLLARD GHANA

Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Hollard Group in Ghana, Mrs Patience E. Akyianu is a director of both the Boards of Hollard Insurance Ghana (General Insurance) and Hollard Life Assurance Ghana.

Abena Amoah

MANAGING DIRECTOR – GHANA STOCK EXCHANGE

Ama Sarpong Bawuah

BOARD CHAIR – ACCESS BANK PLC

Delese Mimi Darko

MANAGING DIRECTOR – FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY

Freda Duplan

BOARD CHAIR – ZENITH BANK

Mrs Ivy Apea Owusu

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CIRRUS OIL SERVICES LIMITED

Kosi Yankey-Ayeh

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – GHANA ENTERPRISE AGENCY

Patricia Obo-Nai

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – TELECEL GHANA

Cynthia Lumor

DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR – TULLOW GHANA

Yvette Adounvo Atekpe

MANAGING DIRECTOR – DIMENSION DATA GHANA

Funmi Lamptey

CO-FOUNDER – COMSYS GHANA