Ghana
Nigeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Tchad
RDC
Cote d'ivoire
Gabon
Guinea
Kenya
Liberia
Moçambique
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
France
America
Mali
UK
Foundation
UAE
France
Leadership
The Group is led by a Board comprising a Chairman, independent Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors.
Management
The management team of the group is made up of a crop of seasoned and industry-recognized professionals, with diverse (but complementary) skills in various backgrounds, as well as depth of experience (garnered from national and international institutions). Over the years, these executives have brought their knowledge, experience and leadership to bear on the development and delivery of solutions (through products and services) to meet the needs of our customers and, in the process, contributing to sustaining the performance of the group till date.
Board Chairman
Kweku Andoh Awotwi
Kweku Andoh Awotwi has over 30 years of work experience from different organizations and institutions holding various portfolios.
He started his career as a Design Engineer at ITT- Advanced Technology Center and the GE/RCA David Sarnoff Laboratory both in the United States between 1984-1988. After obtaining his MBA he worked at Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation in California, USA between 1990-1998, and left as Manager of Business Planning & Analysis for the Primary Business Unit. He then went to work for Ashanti Goldfields Limited between 1998-2004 as Director of Strategic Planning and New Business Development.
Kweku has been involved in a number of entrepreneurial ventures, notable among which include the development and completion in 2019 of the Kpone Independent Power Project. He also became the CEO for Midway Resources International between 2005-2009. In 2009, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Volta River Authority, a position he held for just under five (5) years, leaving at the end of 2013.
Most recently, Kweku was appointed Managing Director of Tullow Ghana Limited in March 2018 and later promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Tullow Plc, UK in April 2019 and retired in June, 2020.
At the Board level, Kweku has these notable board experiences:
- Chairman, Volta River Authority (Ghana), 2017 – date.
- Chairman, Multimedia Group Limited (Ghana), 2008 – date.
- Member, Center for Democratic Development, 2018 – date
- Chairman, Stanbic Bank (Ghana) Ltd, 2012 -2018
- Member, West African Gas Pipeline Company, 2009 – 2013.
- Member, West African Power Pool, 2009- 2013.
Mr. Awotwi holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics & Political Science from Yale University, USA, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in General Management and International Business, from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, USA.
CEO/MD
Bernard Gyebi
With a distinguished banking career spanning over twenty-seven (27) years, Bernard Gyebi brings a depth of experience in Business Development, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and Senior Executive Leadership across Ghana’s financial services sector and international banking markets. His leadership career has encompassed roles as Managing Director, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Executive Head of Credit Risk Management, and General Manager, Risk Management across leading Ghanaian and international banking institutions, complemented by strategic international assignments in the Caribbean and Southern Africa
Gyebi holds an MBA with specialisation in Investment and Risk from Imperial College London, a postgraduate degree in Corporate Management and Finance from the University of Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He is a member of the Institute of Directors, Ghana, and has previously served as a part-time tutor in Risk Management, Compliance, and Governance at the National Banking College in Accra.
Bernard’s professional journey is distinguished by a strong track record in strategic leadership, business transformation, risk and credit management, governance and regulatory compliance, balance sheet optimisation, and the development of high-performing, results-driven teams.
Executive Director
Daniel Kwesi Sarpong
Daniel Kwesi Sarpong brings a depth of experience, with a distinguished banking career spanning over twenty-five (25) years, in Corporate and Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Relationship Management, Project and Structured Finance, Syndications, and Business Development across Ghana’s financial services sector. His executive leadership career has encompassed senior roles including Executive Director, General Manager – Corporate Client Coverage, Deputy Head of Corporate Client Coverage, and Head of Corporate Banking, through which he has consistently led teams to execute complex transactions, deepen corporate relationships, and drive sustainable portfolio growth across priority sectors.
Daniel Kwesi Sarpong holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Cape Coast and an International MBA from the Paris Graduate School of Management, Paris. He is a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
His career is distinguished by a strong track record in corporate banking leadership, structured and sector-focused lending, client relationship management, business growth, and the development of high-performing, results-driven teams.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Dr. Alexander Okoh
A career banker who rose to become the MD/CEO of NNB International Bank Plc, (now merged into Unity Bank), before leaving to pursue private entrepreneurship.
He is the Founder of Resource Intermediaries Ltd, a pan African Talent outsourcing firm with operations in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.
He currently sits on the boards of many local and international companies including United Bank of Africa, Ghana.
He served in the Federal government between April 2017 and January 2024, as Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises, an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria responsible for Privatization and optimization of state owned.
He studied Sociology at the University of Benin, Nigeria and holds a Masters degree in Banking & Finance from the University of Ibadan. He holds a Doctoral degree (DBA) from the Prestigious Lagos Business School.
Non Executive Director
Uche Ike
Uche has over three decades of banking experience, spanning operations, internal control, internal audit, enterprise risk management, fraud management, general administration, credit underwriting and regulatory compliance.
During his banking career, he rose to become a Group Chief Risk Officer & Executive Director Risk Management, Compliance and Corporate Governance for UBA Group. Prior to this role, he was the General Manager for UBA New York.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy and a Master of Business Administration degree. He is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an alumnus of the Institute of Management Development (IMD) Laussane Switzerland, INSEAD France and the Chicago Booth Executive Program.
Non Executive Director
Mr. Foster Buabeng
Foster Buabeng joined Teachers Fund in January, 2002 as an Accountant. He rose through the ranks and is currently the General Manager of the Fund having earlier acted as Fund Administrator of the Fund from November 2012 to December 2013 Prior to joining the Fund. He worked with various organizations including Cashpro Company Limited, Golden Neo-Life Diamite International, Deloitte & amp; Touche (Currently Deloitte), Volta River Authority and Ghacem Ghana Limited.
Foster has acquired unparalleled accounting, financial reporting and investment skills and abilities having worked across a broad array of sectors in Ghana. Foster is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He holds an MBA in Finance from University of Ghana.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Jerry Djangmah
Mr. Jerry Djangmah has over twenty-one (21) working years of experience with National and Multinational organizations. He is a part-qualified Actuary and an Infrastructure Investment Banker with extensive experience in Corporate, Project, and Structured finance in various sectors including Power, Oil & Gas, Transport, and Telecoms Sectors.
He has structured and arranged over US$3 billion of financing for infrastructure projects in Nigeria, Ghana, and other sub-Saharan African countries.
He was formerly a Vice President at the Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC”), and a Vice President at Citigroup. He is now the Managing Partner at MergeOne Global Partners Limited, a boutique project, and infrastructure finance advisory firm.
Jerry attended Mfantsipim Secondary School where he completed his O’Level in 1987 and the Presby Boys Secondary School for his A’Level in 1989. He holds a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Science & Technology Kumasi, Ghana. He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science, at City University, London, UK, and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, USA.
CEO/MD
Bernard Gyebi
With a distinguished banking career spanning over twenty-seven (27) years, Bernard Gyebi brings a depth of experience in Business Development, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and Senior Executive Leadership across Ghana’s financial services sector and international banking markets. His leadership career has encompassed roles as Managing Director, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Executive Head of Credit Risk Management, and General Manager, Risk Management across leading Ghanaian and international banking institutions, complemented by strategic international assignments in the Caribbean and Southern Africa
Gyebi holds an MBA with specialisation in Investment and Risk from Imperial College London, a postgraduate degree in Corporate Management and Finance from the University of Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He is a member of the Institute of Directors, Ghana, and has previously served as a part-time tutor in Risk Management, Compliance, and Governance at the National Banking College in Accra.
Bernard’s professional journey is distinguished by a strong track record in strategic leadership, business transformation, risk and credit management, governance and regulatory compliance, balance sheet optimisation, and the development of high-performing, results-driven teams.
Executive Director
Daniel Kwesi Sarpong
Daniel Kwesi Sarpong brings a depth of experience, with a distinguished banking career spanning over twenty-five (25) years, in Corporate and Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Relationship Management, Project and Structured Finance, Syndications, and Business Development across Ghana’s financial services sector. His executive leadership career has encompassed senior roles including Executive Director, General Manager – Corporate Client Coverage, Deputy Head of Corporate Client Coverage, and Head of Corporate Banking, through which he has consistently led teams to execute complex transactions, deepen corporate relationships, and drive sustainable portfolio growth across priority sectors.
Daniel Kwesi Sarpong holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Cape Coast and an International MBA from the Paris Graduate School of Management, Paris. He is a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
His career is distinguished by a strong track record in corporate banking leadership, structured and sector-focused lending, client relationship management, business growth, and the development of high-performing, results-driven teams.
Head, Retail Banking
Peter Dery
Mr Peter Dery has enormous wealth of experience in Corporate Banking as well as Credit Management. His experience in the sector through various roles span over a decade. He holds a BSc degree in Banking & Finance from University of Ghana, an MBA (Project Management) from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
He has worked as Director, Sales & Relationship Management at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited; where he played key role in driving liabilities and assets growth and was credited with significant achievements. Prior to that, he served as Head of High Value Small Businesses in the SME Segment of the Bank.
Before joining Standard Chartered Bank, he worked at CAL Bank as a Relationship Manager and credit Analyst and has participated in various leadership and Training programmes.
In 2017, he was appointed as Head, Wholesale Banking, at United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Limited.
Chief Operating Officer
Qazeem Bello
Qazeem Bello is a seasoned banking professional with almost two decades of extensive experience in driving business growth, operational excellence, and compliance with regulatory and company policies. He has a strong background in developing and executing innovative strategies to increase market share, optimize customer engagement, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Throughout his career, Qazeem has demonstrated expertise in leading change management initiatives, establishing new processes, and streamlining operations to drive business growth. He has a proven track record of success in managing relationships with regulators, internal control, and compliance staff, as well as coordinating and managing domestic settlement and FX transfer teams.
Qazeem has held various leadership positions at UBA PLC, including COO – Head Office and Corporate Branch, Customer Service Manager – Head Office and Corporate Branch, Head of Operations – Corporate and Energy Bank, Cash Officer, Head Fund Transfer Officer, and Customer Service Officer. He has also received certifications in Certified International Trade and Logistics Specialist (CITLS), Personal Effectiveness and Organization – Leadership Development, and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Training.
Qazeem holds a B. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ilorin and has developed strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills throughout his career. He is dedicated to driving business growth, improving operational efficiencies, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Head, Public Sector and Institutions
Rita Mills-Robertson
Mrs. Rita Mills-Robertson is a customer centric Executive with over Eighteen (18) working years’ experience in banking. She joined United Bank for Africa Ghana Limited in 2004. She is a versatile professional with experience in Corporate and Institutions Banking, Project Management, Treasury Sales and Retail Banking. She has held numerous roles including Head Power, Mining, Oil & Gas, Head Financial Institutions & EMDO’s (Embassies Multilateral and Bilateral Donor Organizations as well as Head Treasury Sales. She was also appointed as a Project Associate, as part of a cross functional team from eighteen different countries within United Bank for Africa Group in Nigeria in 2016 to develop the banks Customer-focused transformation blueprint. She previously worked with Standard Chartered Bank as a Sales Manager, Secured Lending and promoted Asset Finance portfolio growth for Consumer Banking.
Rita holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and has participated in several Leadership and clients’ management programs. She is currently Head of Public Sector & Institutions at United Bank for Africa Ghana Limited.
Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications
Henry Nii Dottey, APR
Henry Nii Dottey, APR has 20 years working experience in journalism, communications and marketing.
Nii, worked at Media General as; Managing News Editor of 3FM 92.7, Head of News Planning, coordinator of the 2016 elections project team, Head of News Online, Group Head Corporate Affairs and CEO of 3Foundation.
He also worked for the Metropolitan Group (Metropolitan Life Insurance, Metropolitan Health Insurance and Metropolitan Pensions Trust) as Manager, Brand & Communications. Others are Dominion University College, Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), the then VAT Service, now the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Citi FM.
He is the Vice President, Institute of Public Relations, Ghana, having previously served as the Deputy Honorary Secretary and substantive Honorary Secretary.
Henry holds a Master of Business Administration, (Marketing) from the University of Ghana Business School, Legon and B.A. in Communication Studies from the Institute of Journalism, Accra and an accredited member of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana.
He served on the Made in Ghana Committee at the Ministry of Trade & Industry from 2015 to 2017. He is a currently member of the Entity Tender committee of the Ministry of Information, the National Engineering Coordinating Team (NECT) and a Board Member of the African Business Centre for Developing Education (ABCDE).
Head, Human Resources
Evelyn Effie Quansah
Evelyn is a qualified HR practitioner with over 15 years’ experience in Head of HR, Business Transformation and Organizational Effectiveness roles for top multinationals in cross fields including Insurance, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Banking.
She holds an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) in Human Resource Management and Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree Human Resource Management both from the University of Ghana Business School and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management practitioners, Ghana.
Evelyn obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Dispute Resolution from the University of London-UK few years ago.
She is also a Certified Technical Commissioner with Field Ready International – a UK based company that selects and groom technical graduates from universities across Africa through a highly competitive and rigorous mentorship programme that equips them with the relevant practical expertise for employment.
Evelyn has been an Executive Member of the PTA Governing Board of the Mfantsipim School since 2014.
She is also a member of Institute of Directors, Ghana
Head, Compliance & AMLRO
Phillip Odoom
Philip is a Chartered Accountant and a member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He is an associate member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds a first degree in Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) from the University of Cape Coast. He has over 10 years of banking experience covering Audit, Internal Controls and Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism function. He has knowledge and understanding of applicable banking operations and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism laws, regulations and international best standards.
Country Chief Inspector
Adebolanle Ajimotokan
Adebola is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and holder of a BSc in Accounting from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He has vast professional experience that spans over 22 years, most of which were spent in the UBA Group/former Standard Trust Bank in various leadership positions covering several aspects of banking inclusive of Audit & Investigation, Execution Management, Customer Service, and Business Relationship Management/Corporate Banking. At various times, he assisted to set up the Business Office Audit teams in UBA Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Gabon. Adebola has used his unique Strategic Management and Continuous Engagement style to add value to the Bank since resumption at UBA Ghana as the Country Chief Inspector in February 2021.
Country Head, Internal Control
Lasisi Karimu
Karimu Lasisi Korlaworle is a seasoned banking professional with 20 years of experience in the industry. Currently, he serves as the Country Head of Internal Control at United Bank for Africa (UBA), where he oversees the entire internal control function, prepares and presents management and group reports, and ensures compliance with policies, plans, procedures, and business objectives.
As a dedicated and experienced professional, Karimu has demonstrated his ability to improve regulatory compliance, reduce fraudulent activities, and enhance internal control processes throughout his career. His expertise and leadership have been instrumental in driving success in various roles, including Area Control Manager, Cluster Control Manager, and Resident Control Officer at UBA.
Prior to joining UBA, Karimu worked as an Internal Auditor at Nsoatreman Rural Bank and Amuga Rural Bank, where he made significant contributions to improving regulatory compliance and capital adequacy ratios.
Karimu holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Central University College, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Information Systems from Regent University College of Science and Technology, and a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy from HO Polytechnic.
Throughout his career, Karimu has consistently demonstrated his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and excellence in the banking industry.
Chief Risk Officer
Kenneth Owusu Asante Amponsah
Kenneth is a result-oriented professional who has built an extensive knowledge in Risk Management and Management Information Systems (MIS). He has over 14 years banking experience with specialization in Credit, Enterprise, and Quantitative Risk Management.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Cape Coast University and a MSc. in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Coventry University, UK. Kenneth is Certified in Quantitative Risk Management (CQRM) by the International Institute of Professional Education and Research (IIPER). He also holds an International Certificate in Banking Risk and Regulations (ICBRR) awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). He is currently pursuing proficiency certifications in Financial Risk Management (FRM) and Sustainability & Climate Risk (SCR) being awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). He has participated in several leadership trainings and seminars both within and outside Ghana.
His active working career started with Access Bank Ghana as a Credit Officer. He was instrumental in the setting up of the Credit Operations Unit of Access Bank in 2011. He was a PMO member in charge of mapping and migration of loan data as part of Access Bank/Intercontinental Bank’s system integration.
In 2012, he joined First Atlantic Bank Ghana Limited (FABL) to Head the Credit Administration & Portfolio Management Department. Among other successes achieved and roles held, Ken was a member of the Product Development Committee as well as the IFRS & Basel II Implementation Committee. His last role at FABL was Head, Credit Risk Management (Ag.)
Kenneth joined FBNBank in 2017 as Head, Credit Risk Management. He brought his rich experience to play during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when he led his team to conduct an impact assessment on the Bank’s loan book- an assessment which also covered counterparty exposure at risk. This helped the Bank to identify areas of potential high risk impacts and thus more attention was paid in that regard to manage loan losses. At FBNBank, Kenneth coordinated the bank’s adoption and implementation of the Environmental, Social, and Governance Management (ESGM) framework/system.
Kenneth co-led the Banking Industry initial engagement with the Ministry of Finance and other Stakeholders to design the commercial product terms of the YouStart/SME growth fund Program. He also consults for other Institutions in Ghana in areas of Financial Analysis, IFRS9 implementation as well as Basel II & III capital requirement. He is a consulting Director for Nelplast-Eco Ghana Limited (an entity involved in converting plastic waste into building materials). He serves as a mentor to both the young and old some of whom have risen to take bigger opportunities and challenges within and outside Ghana.
He is married and blessed with two kids. When he is not watching his favourite Manchester United play, Ken loves to spend time with friends and family. He also takes time to write on key risk management issues in the Financial Industry
We have a diverse but complementary team
Over the years, these executives have brought their knowledge, experience and leadership to bear on the development and delivery of solutions (through products and services) to meet the needs of our customers.
Our People
At UBA, we realise that our people remain our most valuable assets. Our people are our competitive edge in a highly dynamic and competitive banking environment. We have invested in the best performance management systems to ensure our people always have the cutting-edge skills to excel in what they do.
We also have in place financial and non-financial incentive schemes, including a staff recognition scheme to reward our high-performance staff members for excelling in their duties.
Our staff is multicultural, multilingual, and highly diverse in outlook, reflecting the richness and diversity of the 22 countries we operate in. Our people strategy is hinged on always seeking to employ the best people, and creating a conducive environment for them to excel in their work and to delight customers, while providing competitive remuneration and reward systems to retain our best hands.
UBA employees are fondly referred to as the ‘UBA Lions and Lionesses’, reflecting the confidence with which they deliver financial solutions to the bank’s customers.