Ghana’s export-driven economy is set to receive a strategic boost as Sylvester Mensah, CEO of Ghana EXIM Bank, announced the inauguration of a new Board of Directors.
This development marks a significant milestone in the bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen support for local enterprises and deepen its impact on national development.
The newly appointed Board brings extensive expertise and strategic insight, positioning the bank to enhance governance and oversight across critical sectors of Ghana’s economy. According to Mensah, this new leadership will play a crucial role in scaling interventions that promote inclusive economic growth and industrial transformation.
This move aligns with Ghana’s broader national agenda to foster export-led development and improve the competitiveness of its export sector. As the bank aims to become a key engine for facilitating cross-border trade and investments, industry analysts see this as a positive step towards accelerating Ghana’s industrialization and expanding its global trade footprint.
With the bank’s vision to serve as a robust financial institution supporting Ghana’s export trade, stakeholders anticipate that the new Board’s strategic direction will catalyze increased foreign investment and drive sustainable economic growth in the coming years.
Full statement issued by the CEO on his Facebook wall:
It is with great pleasure that I announce the inauguration of the new Board of Directors of Ghana EXIM Bank.
This important milestone signifies the beginning of a renewed phase in the Bank’s strategic journey to strengthen support for Ghanaian enterprises, deepen our development impact, and advance the national agenda for inclusive, export-led economic growth.
The extensive experience and expertise of the newly inaugurated Board will play a pivotal role in providing strong governance, strategic direction, and oversight as we scale our interventions across key sectors of the economy.
On behalf of Executive Management and staff, I extend sincere congratulations to our Board Members on their appointment. Their leadership comes at a time of great opportunity to accelerate Ghana’s industrial transformation and enhance the competitiveness of our export sector.
As we move forward, we remain guided by our vision: to become a strong financial institution serving as a key engine in the development of Ghana’s export trade, facilitating cross-border trade and investments.
Our mission continues to anchor our operations: to facilitate the transformation of Ghana’s economy into an export-led one by supporting and developing commercially viable export and import businesses.
With the guidance of our new Board, Ghana EXIM Bank reaffirms its commitment to innovation, strategic partnerships, and impactful financing to drive sustainable growth and economic resilience.
We look forward to a future defined by purpose, progress, and prosperity.