Kenneth Kwamina Thompson
Kenneth Kwamina Thompson | |
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| Born | June 24, 1961 |
| Occupation(s) | Chartered Accountant, Business Executive |
| Known for | CEO of Dalex Finance Limited |
Kenneth Kwamina Thompson (born 24 June 1961), also referred to as Ken Thompson, is a Chartered Accountant and the Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance Limited, a financial institution operating outside the traditional banking sector. He is well-regarded for his expertise in finance and economic matters. Thompson’s previous leadership positions include serving as head of venture fund management at Fidelity Equity Fund I and Principal Internal Audit Manager at Barclays Bank in the United Kingdom. He holds fellowship status with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Education
Thompson earned his degree with honors in Accounting from the University of Ghana Business School and completed his secondary education at Tema Secondary School. His professional training was conducted at UHY Hacker Young, a chartered accountancy firm based in the UK.
Career
Possessing significant experience in finance and risk oversight, Thompson holds board memberships at Dalex Finance, Unique Insurance, Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Ltd., and Reliance Personnel Services. Additionally, he is part of the Central Executive Committee of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce.
Awards
- Businessman of the Year in 2016, alongside Dalex Finance receiving Business of the Year at the Ghana Economic Forum (GEF)
- Recipient of the 2016 Thought Leadership accolade from the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI)
- Under his stewardship, Dalex Finance won the Non-Bank Financial Institution of the Year award in 2014 from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG)