Sylvia Inkoom appointed new CEO of First National Bank Ghana

By InstinctBusiness Jun 4, 2026 0

First National Bank Ghana has announced the appointment of Sylvia Inkoom as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2026, subject to approval by the Bank of Ghana. She succeeds Warren Adams, who has led the bank since 2022 and is transitioning to a new role within the broader FirstRand Group.

Inkoom brings 21 years of banking experience to the role, with a strong background in relationship management, treasury, global markets, finance, and structured deals.

She joins the top seat from her position as Executive Director and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at First National Bank Ghana, where she played a central role in deepening client relationships across the bank’s corporate and investment banking portfolio.

Earlier in her career, she served as Deputy Managing Director at UBA Ghana, gaining broad exposure to national and international banking at senior management level.

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Bydon Longwe, Broader Africa CEO of FirstRand, expressed confidence in the appointment, noting that Inkoom’s client relationship expertise and commercial acumen would strengthen the bank’s contribution to Ghana’s financial sector.

“I look forward to seeing Sylvia leverage her wealth of experience and deep understanding of client relations to steer our business forward and provide sustainable solutions that benefit the communities in which we serve,” he said.

Outgoing CEO Warren Adams also voiced his support for the transition. “With our proven customer-centric approach and the quality of our team, Sylvia’s leadership will enable us to take on more opportunities to move First National Bank forward,” he said, adding that the bank is well positioned to become a significant market player under her stewardship.

The appointment reflects the bank’s continued focus on expanding its digital banking capabilities, deepening financial access, and delivering client-centred services across Ghana.