Charles Tetteh Amanquah
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Charles Amanquah is a distinguished financial services executive with more than three decades of banking experience spanning Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Risk Management, and Strategic Management. His career demonstrates a strong track record of strengthening institutions, enhancing governance frameworks, and driving sustainable business growth.
He began his professional journey at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd., where he built a solid foundation in credit and risk management. He later joined United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Ltd, where he spent five years in several senior leadership roles including Chief Credit Officer, Chief Risk Officer responsible for West Africa operations excluding Nigeria, and Regional Director overseeing selected branches. In these capacities, he led strategic initiatives that supported the bank’s operational expansion and improved its risk governance structures.
Mr. Amanquah subsequently returned to Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd., where he was appointed Country Credit Head, Retail Banking for Ghana and the Gambia. He served with distinction in this role until his retirement in February 2025, providing oversight of the retail credit portfolio and playing a pivotal role in preserving the bank’s asset quality and risk standards.
Renowned for his disciplined leadership approach, Mr. Amanquah brings deep expertise in enterprise risk management, operational excellence, and strategic execution. His career is characterized by a commitment to strong governance, prudent decision-making and the development of high-performing teams.
He holds an Executive MBA from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a bachelor’s degree in economics and management from the University of Ghana, Legon. He is also a Certified Information System Auditor.
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