Anselm Ransford Sowah
Anselm Ransford Adzetey Sowah | |
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| Occupation(s) | Banker, lawyer, diplomat |
| Years active | Over 30 years |
| Known for | Managing Director of GCB Bank; Ghana High Commissioner to Canada |
Anselm Ransford Adzetey Sowah is a distinguished Ghanaian professional with expertise in banking, law, and diplomacy. He formerly served as the Managing Director of GCB Bank and is presently appointed as Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada.
Early life and education
Sowah is an alumnus of Mfantsipim School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Ghana. He is qualified as a barrister and solicitor at the Supreme Court of Ghana. Additionally, he holds memberships in the British Bankers Association, the Business Council for Africa, and the Association of Foreign Banks.
Career
Boasting more than three decades of experience in the banking sector, Sowah has occupied senior positions at Ghana Commercial Bank, Ghana International Bank, and Bank of Montreal Capital Markets based in London. His professional skills encompass compliance, international trade finance, retail banking, and business growth strategies. In 2017, he was appointed Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, where he spearheaded the bank’s digital innovation by introducing the G-money platform, which allows users to store and withdraw funds via mobile devices. He resigned from this role in September 2020 following an earlier announcement of his intention to leave.
Ghana High Commissioner, Canada
In 2021, President Nana Akufo-Addo designated Sowah as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, taking over from Ayikoi Otoo. During his tenure, he played a key role in facilitating Ghana’s membership in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and successfully obtained recognition for the Ghana Card as a global e-passport valid at 44,000 airports internationally.