GTBank Sierra Leone Appoints Ghana's Daniel Attah as New MD

Freetown, Sierra Leone - 24 June, 2025 - Guaranty Trust Bank Sierra Leone  has appointed Daniel Attah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 12, 2025.

The appointment, approved by the Central Bank of Sierra Leone, follows Attah's nomination by the bank's Board and its parent company, Guaranty Trust Company PLC.

Attah succeeds Ade Adebiyi, who completed his tenure as Managing Director after leading the bank to unprecedented milestones since 2018. Under Adebiyi's stewardship, GTBank Sierra Leone expanded its customer base and pioneered innovative digital banking solutions that set industry benchmarks.

With over 25 years of banking experience, Attah brings extensive expertise in corporate banking, retail banking, treasury, risk management, and banking operations. Prior to his appointment, he served as Executive Director, Technology and Operations of GTBank Gambia and General Manager of GTBank Ghana, where he contributed to the bank's transformational growth in retail banking, operations, and technology.

Dr. Leonard Gordon-Harris, Board Chairman of GTBank (SL), praised Adebiyi's exceptional leadership and welcomed Attah to the team. 

“The Board extends its gratitude to Ade Adebiyi for his exceptional leadership since 2018. Under his stewardship, the bank achieved unprecedented milestones—from expanding our customer base to pioneering innovative digital banking solutions that set industry benchmarks,'' he said.

“We are equally delighted to welcome Daniel Attah and are confident his vision will further drive our commitment to delivering customer-centric solutions and maintaining excellence in banking services.”

Attah holds a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a Master of Business Administration from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and has attended various managerial and leadership training programs.

As a leading financial institution in Sierra Leone, GTBank (SL) Limited is renowned for innovation, superior customer experience, and cutting-edge technology. The bank's parent company, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) PLC, has a strong presence in West Africa, with subsidiaries in several countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, and the Gambia.

Source: Lead News Online