The Bank of Ghana’s Second Deputy Governor, Mrs. Elsie Addo Awadzi, has celebrated three exceptional Ghanaian women who have emerged as leaders in the banking and finance sector, dominating the 2023 “Angaza Top 10 Women to Watch in Banking and Finance” list.
In collaboration with The Leading Ladies’ Network, a prominent pan-African women’s leadership organization, Mrs. Addo Awadzi hosted the following three Ghanaian Leading Ladies who were recognized by the Angaza 2023 Awards for their outstanding contributions to banking finance and insurance in Africa:
● Audrey Abakah – Director, SME, Agency Banking and Partnership at Absa Ghana
● Sheila Wristberg – Chief Executive Officer of iRisk Management Limited, Ghana
● Efeh Amoah – Head of Transaction Banking at Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania
While Audrey Abakah and Sheila Wristberg were present in person at the event held at the Bank’s headquarters in Accra, Efeh Amoah joined the celebration via Zoom, demonstrating the power of technology to unite accomplished professionals even from afar.
Mrs. Elsie Addo Awadzi, in her role as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, extended her warmest congratulations to these exceptional Ghanaian women. Each of these remarkable individuals has demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and influence in their respective roles within the banking and finance sector.
The courtesy visit provided an opportunity for the Angaza awardees to engage in meaningful discussions and insights sharing. The event fostered an environment of mentorship and collaboration, allowing these accomplished women to connect and
inspire one another.
During the event, Mrs. Elsie Addo Awadzi emphasized the significance of such achievements in inspiring future generations of women to pursue their aspirations fearlessly. She noted that their journeys are testaments to the unlimited possibilities for women in the world of banking and finance.
Speaking to the significance of the visit, Yawa Hansen-Quao, founder of The Leading Ladies’ Network said “We are extremely thankful to the Second Deputy Governor for hosting and celebrating our Leading Ladies. Mrs Addo Awadzi is herself an icon and inspiration and the Angaza awardees drew so much encouragement from her inspiring remarks. We look forward to seeing Audrey, Sheila
and Efeh continue to greater heights. The Leading Ladies’ Network is proud to be associated with their unfolding success.”
On her part, Mrs. Addo Awadzi said: “I join Leading Ladies’ Network in extending my heartfelt congratulations to the Ghanaian Leading Ladies who have risen to prominence in the banking and finance industry. Their achievements are a source of inspiration and a reminder of the remarkable potential of women in shaping the future of finance.”
The Leading Ladies’ Network is a prominent women’s leadership organization dedicated to empowering and promoting women’s leadership and success in various fields, including banking and finance.
