Ghana: Republic Bank announces appointment of new independent non-executive director

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the appointment of Prof. Mrs Vera Ogeh Lassey as a Non-Executive Director.

Prof. Mrs Vera Ogeh Lassey’s appointment takes effect from May 31, after having received approval from the Bank of Ghana.

Her appointment follows the retirement of Charles William Zwennes from the Board having served his regulatory tenure of nine years.

Prof. (Mrs.) Vera Ogeh Lassey Fiador is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Department of Finance. She holds a PhD in Finance from the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, South Africa. She has expertise in the areas of Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance, Gender Diversity, Environmental and Social Risk Management, and Enterprise Risk Management.

Prof. (Mrs.) Vera Ogeh Lassey Fiador is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Department of Finance. She holds a PhD in Finance from the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, South Africa. She has expertise in the areas of Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance, Gender Diversity, Environmental and Social Risk Management, and Enterprise Risk Management.

Commenting on the appointments, David Addo-Ashong, Ag. Chairman of the Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC Board of Directors said, “We are delighted to welcome Prof. Mrs Vera Ogeh Lassey Fiador to the Board of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC.”

“Her extensive experience and diverse skill sets will be invaluable as we continue to execute our strategic initiatives and enhance our service delivery to our valued customers.”