Pearl Nkrumah Makes History as Access Bank Ghana's First Female MD
Accra ,Ghana - Access Bank Ghana has appointed Pearl Nkrumah as its new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. The appointment has received approval from the Bank of Ghana and the bank's Board of Directors, in line with regulatory requirements. Nkrumah will be the first female Managing Director in the bank's history in Ghana, bringing over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services to the role.
Pearl Nkrumah joins Access Bank Ghana from a successful stint as Executive Director for Retail & Digital Banking at the bank, where she also oversaw retail operations across 15 Access Africa subsidiaries outside Nigeria. Prior to joining Access Bank in 2022, Nkrumah worked at Standard Chartered Bank from 1998 to 2012 and later held various leadership positions at Stanbic Bank. Her expertise spans retail banking, commercial banking, risk management, and digital transformation.
Access Bank Ghana's Board Chair, Ama Bawuah, welcomed Nkrumah's appointment, citing her extensive track record and leadership capabilities. "We are confident that she will lead the bank into its next phase of growth, building on the successes of her predecessor, while inspiring future generations of women in leadership," Bawuah said. Outgoing Managing Director Olumide Olatunji, who has led the bank since 2018, expressed confidence in Nkrumah's abilities, stating, "I have no doubt she will continue to strengthen the bank's position and lead it to even greater heights."
Nkrumah's appointment reflects Access Bank Ghana's commitment to enhancing its leadership bench and advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives. She is expected to build on the successes of her predecessor, under whose leadership the bank achieved significant milestones, including growth in share price, customer deposits, and partnerships with agencies like IFC and MasterCard. The bank has also received numerous awards for its performance and sustainability efforts, including Best Bank in Ghana from Euromoney.
In her remarks, Nkrumah expressed her privilege to lead Access Bank Ghana, stating, "Together with the Board, management, and our dedicated employees, we will deliver superior value to our customers, shareholders, and the communities, building Ghana's leading catalyst for growth in line with our vision to be the world's most respected African bank and a true partner in national progress."
Source - Lead News Online
