President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sylvester Adinam Mensah as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM).

He will lead the Bank in fulfilling its mandate to support the Government of Ghana’s pursuit of a feasible and sustainable export-led economy, in accordance with the Ghana Export-Import Bank Act 2016 (Act 991).

In this role, he will oversee the Bank’s efforts to transform Ghana’s economy into an export-led one by promoting and developing trade between Ghana and other countries, supporting overseas investments by Ghanaian companies, and addressing critical market failures in the Ghanaian economy to enhance its global competitiveness.

Sylvester Mensah is an accomplished finance professional and former senior banker, recognized for his expertise in public sector banking, fund management, strategic financial management, and governance.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Business Consulting (FIBC), UK, and a Certified Strategy Professional, with a proven track record of delivering innovative strategies and financial solutions.

As the Head of Public Sector Banking at the then Intercontinental Bank (Ghana) Ltd., he spearheaded the development of credit risk criteria and robust credit acceptance frameworks. Sylvester also provided strategic investment and business advisory services to a diverse range of public sector clients.

Sylvester Mensah previously served as a Member of Parliament for the La Dadekotopon constituency and later as the Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), where he managed the NHIA fund.

During his tenure, he reformed and expanded Ghana’s Health Insurance Scheme, introducing policies to enhance efficiency.

Currently, Sylvester Mensah is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), and an Adjunct Lecturer at the Nobel International Business School, where he serves as a faculty member of the Certified Strategy Professional (CSP) program.

Sylvester Mensah holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ghana Business School and an MBA in Finance from the University of Leicester in the UK.

He has also earned various diplomas and certificates from distinguished universities abroad.

With over two decades of experience in both practical and academic instruction in Corporate Strategy, Strategic Management, and Strategy Execution, he brings the financial and managerial expertise necessary to lead and transform the Ghana Export-Import Bank.