Fidelity Bank appoints Deputy MD
FIDELITY Bank Ghana has appointed Kwabena Boateng as the new Deputy Managing Director in charge of Wholesale Banking, effective October 1.
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A release from the bank said: “Prior to this appointment, Kwabena Boateng served as Divisional Director, Corporate and Institutional Banking at Fidelity Bank, a role in which he was instrumental in driving the strategic growth and development of the bank’s corporate banking portfolio.”
Since joining Fidelity Bank in 2017, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, delivering impressive results and ensuring alignment with the bank’s overall strategy.”
The release said Mr Boateng’s career in banking spans over 20 years, including various leadership positions at Standard Chartered Bank, where he served as Executive Director and Head of Commercial Banking, Executive Director and Head of Commercial Clients, and General Manager of SME Banking.
“His expertise extends beyond banking, having started his professional career as a civil engineer, successfully managing and supervising major road construction projects across Ghana,” the release added.
Experience
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Julian Opuni, said: “Kwabena brings to this role a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a proven track record of leadership excellence.
His comprehensive understanding of the banking landscape, combined with his focus on innovation and customer-centricity, makes him the ideal candidate to drive our wholesale banking agenda forward and I am delighted to appoint him to this new role.”
For his part, Mr Boateng expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve “in this new capacity”, stating, “I am deeply honoured by this appointment and the confidence reposed in me by the Board and Management of Fidelity Bank”.
It is a great privilege to lead the Wholesale Banking Division at such a pivotal moment in our journey of transformation and growth. I look forward to working with my talented colleagues across the bank to deliver exceptional value to our clients while contributing to the overall growth of the bank.”