Former Managing Director of Barclays Bank, Patience Akyianu has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive of Hollard Ghana Holdings Limited.
Her appointment is expected to take effect in October this year – 2018.
Madam Akyianu joins Hollard after resigning from Barclays Bank in early May.
A statement from Hollard Ghana Holdings to Citi Business News on the appointment said,
“We are extremely excited to have someone of her calibre and experience to lead our highly skilled teams on an exciting new growth path. We believe that she will add significant value in achieving our vision and goals.”
Prior to joining Hollard, Patience Akyianu served as the Managing Director of Barclays Bank for five years.
She was the Finance Director of Barclays Bank Ghana before her elevation.
Prior to joining Barclays Bank Ghana, Patience was the Chief Finance Officer of Standard Chartered Bank of South Africa.
Patience has over 17 years’ experience in the banking industry.
She has a track record of building high performing teams and has passion for excellent customer service.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director of Hollard Insurance Ghana, Daniel Boi Addo, and the Managing Director of Hollard Life Assurance Ghana, Iddrisu Nashiru, will both report directly to Patience.
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By: Citibusinessnews.com/Ghana