"Sylvia's depth of expertise, her transformative leadership philosophy and her proven track record of delivering results in complex banking environments make her a natural choice to drive our next phase of growth,” Board Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Idun says. “Under her stewardship, our bank will continue to create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and the communities we serve."

Sylvia Inkoom brings over two decades of distinguished experience spanning retail banking, corporate finance and financial inclusion to the roll and describes her appointment as an honour.

She asserts that, as a member of the FirstRand Group, one of Africa's largest financial services groups, First National Bank Ghana continues to benefit from deep continental expertise, strong governance frameworks and world-class banking capabilities. “We will deepen our reach into urban and peri-urban communities, ensuring that no Ghanaian is left behind in the formal financial system. Relying on our parent, FirstRand Group, we will continue to invest in technology that delivers seamless, secure and innovative banking experiences that meet customers' needs while upholding our commitment to partnering Ghana’s small and medium enterprises, the backbone of the country's economy”. We will also extend the benefit of RMB’s sector expertise in corporate and investment banking, leveraging its capabilities to support large corporates and sovereign institutions”, she concluded.