First National Bank CEO Sylvia Inkoom assumes office

Accra, Ghana — 1 July 2026: First National Bank Ghana (FNBG) today announced
the formal assumption of office of Sylvia Inkoom as Chief Executive Officer, following
the receipt of regulatory approval from Bank of Ghana.
“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.