Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC Appoints Mr. Venus Francis Frith as Chief Operating Officer

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Venus Francis Frith as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the bank, effective December 20, 2024, following the approval from the Bank of Ghana.

In his new role, Mr. Frith will oversee Republic Trust, Corporate Banking, Custody, and International Trade Services. He will provide crucial support to the Managing Director and take on oversight responsibilities in various segments of the bank during the Managing Director’s absence. With over two decades of banking experience, Mr. Frith has significantly contributed to Republic Bank Limited in Trinidad & Tobago since 2000, progressing from an apprenticeship to the role of General Manager.

Before joining Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Mr. Frith served as the General Manager of Credit at Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited. His extensive expertise spans several business areas, including Operations, Retail Lending, Commercial/Corporate Lending, Risk Management, and Investment Banking.

Commenting on the appointment, Republic Bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Benjamin Dzoboku, remarked, “Mr. Frith is joining the team at a time when his experience and expertise are highly required to achieve our 5-year strategy dubbed the Republic Verse.” Mr. Dzoboku expressed a warm welcome on behalf of the Board of Directors, Management, and Staff, pledging support for Mr. Frith in his new role.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the appointment, Mr. Venus Frith stated, “I am eager to work with the Republic Bank Ghana team to achieve excellence in the Ghanaian banking landscape.”

About Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC 

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, a subsidiary of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) of Trinidad and Tobago, is a leading universal banking institution in Ghana. As a diversified financial institution, the bank offers a broad range of services, including Corporate, Commercial, and Retail Banking, Investment Banking, Trustee Services, Mortgage Banking, Visa Credit and Debit Cards, and Microfinance. With a rich history serving the Caribbean region for over 185 years, the bank reported a total asset base of over USD 17.7 billion at the end of the 2023 financial year.

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC is committed to its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, focusing on four Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Clean Water and Sanitation, and Climate Action under the “Power to Make a Difference” (PMAD) program.