Mahama appoints Matilda Asante-Asiedu as BoG Second Deputy Governor

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President John Mahama has appointed Matilda Asante-Asiedu as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

This was announced in a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

The appointment, made under Section 17 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), underscores the government’s commitment to bringing seasoned expertise to the nation’s financial sector.

The statement touted Mrs. Asante-Asiedu’s impressive portfolio of qualifications and experience for her new role.

She holds an MBA in Marketing from GIMPA Business School (2021) and an MA in Journalism Studies from Cardiff University (2005).

 

Her academic foundation includes diplomas in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (1997) and Politics and Public Affairs Reporting from the International Institute of Journalism in Berlin (2000).

Most recently, she earned certification as a Chartered Executive Banker (CIB-Ghana, 2024), further cementing her credentials in the financial sector.

Her professional journey includes serving as Group Head of Retail Banking at Access Bank Ghana PLC, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving growth and innovation in retail financial services.

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