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Dr Philip Oti-Mensah

Also known as: Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah · Dr. Oti-Mensah

Managing Director of Universal Merchant Bank who presented commemorative Father's Day artwork to President Mahama in June 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The Congregation Speaker, Dr Philip Oti-Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), encouraged graduates to approach their professional lives with a commitment to value creation, problem-solving and responsible leadership. …

    UPSA holds first session of 18th Congregation.
  3. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the event, UMB Managing Director Dr Philip Oti-Mensah reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting sports development in Ghana. …

    UMB Speed Stars defeat Black Stars Legends 6-2 in friendly
  4. Joy Online

    … UMB’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, said the bank’s involvement reflected its commitment to supporting national development beyond its core banking services. …

    UMB, 3TREES launch paint outlets across constituencies ahead of Ghana’s 70th anniversary
  5. Joy Online

    … Banking for What Comes Next For UMB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Philip Oti-Mensah, the development aligns with the Bank’s broader ambition to anticipate evolving customer and market needs. …

    UMB becomes first bank approved by BoG and SEC to offer virtual accounts
  6. June 2026
  7. Business & Financial Times

    … During the visit, the Managing Director of UMB, Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, presented the President with a commemorative artwork in observance of Father’s Day. …

    UMB marks Father’s Day with courtesy call on  Mahama
  8. Joy Online

    … During the visit, the Managing Director of UMB, Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, presented the President with a commemorative artwork in observance of Father’s Day. …

    Father’s Day: UMB marks occasion with courtesy call on Mahama
  9. Daily Guide

    … The Managing Director of UMB, Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, described the appointment as a significant step in the bank’s transformation journey. …

    UMB Appoints Victoria Attipoe As Branch Network Head
  10. Business & Financial Times

    … Managing Director of UMB, Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, stated, “Today’s banking environment demands institutions that are agile, customer-focused, operationally disciplined, and innovation-driven. …

    UMB appoints Victoria Esinam Attipoe as Division Head to accelerate retail transformation and customer growth strategy
  11. Joy Online

    … Managing Director of UMB, Dr Philip Oti-Mensah, stated, “Today’s banking environment demands institutions that are agile, customer-focused, operationally disciplined, and innovation-driven. …

    UMB appoints Victoria Esinam Attipoe as Branch Network Head for its Greater Accra Division
  12. April 2026
  13. Joy Online

    … Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director of the Bank, Dr Philip Oti-Mensah, said, “Emmanuel Sackey’s appointment is a deliberate move to sharpen our competitive edge in financial markets. …

    UMB strengthens its leadership with appointment of Emmanuel Sackey as Group Head of Treasury

Monday 28 September

  1. UPSA confers degrees on 1,275 graduates at 18th Congregation

    The University of Professional Studies, Accra held the first session of its 18th Congregation, conferring degrees on 1,275 graduates comprising 1,086 postgraduate and 189 law graduates. Four master's graduates achieved a perfect 4.0 CGPA, a first in the university's history, and the ceremony marked the graduation of inaugural cohorts in five new postgraduate programmes.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

  1. UMB Speed Stars beat Black Stars Legends 6-2 in friendly

    UMB Speed Stars defeated the Black Stars Legends 6-2 in a friendly match at Adjiringano Astro Turf, organised by Universal Merchant Bank in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association and Professional Footballers Association of Ghana, featuring former Ghana internationals.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. UMB, 3TREES plan paint outlets in constituencies for Ghana's 70th anniversary

    Universal Merchant Bank and 3TREES Ghana have signed an MoU to establish paint sales outlets in every constituency ahead of Ghana's 70th independence anniversary, offering discounts of 35–55 per cent on exterior paints from October 2026 to March 2027. Members of Parliament are expected to support local mobilisation and outlet establishment as part of the Brighten Ghana Initiative.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. UMB first Ghana bank approved for virtual accounts

    Universal Merchant Bank has become the first bank in Ghana to receive approval from both the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer virtual accounts to eligible businesses in the virtual asset ecosystem.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

  1. UMB visits President Mahama with Father's Day artwork gift

    Universal Merchant Bank marked Father's Day with a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama, during which Managing Director Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah presented the President with commemorative artwork symbolizing fatherhood, leadership, responsibility and service. President Mahama congratulated the bank on its progress and commended management and staff for strengthening the institution and enhancing its contribution to Ghana's financial services sector.

    29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 26 June

  1. UMB marks Father's Day with courtesy call on President Mahama

    Universal Merchant Bank visited President John Dramani Mahama on Father's Day and presented him with commemorative artwork symbolizing fatherhood, leadership, responsibility and service. President Mahama commended the bank on its progress and efforts in strengthening Ghana's financial services sector.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. UMB appoints Victoria Attipoe as Greater Accra Branch Network Head

    Universal Merchant Bank has appointed Victoria Esinam Attipoe, a banking executive with over 20 years of experience in retail banking and operations, as Branch Network Head for its Greater Accra Division to strengthen retail banking operations and customer experience.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 4 June

  1. UMB appoints Victoria Esinam Attipoe as Branch Network Head

    Universal Merchant Bank has appointed Victoria Esinam Attipoe as Branch Network Head for its Greater Accra Division to lead strategic transformation of the bank's branch network, enhance customer experience, and drive commercial growth in retail banking.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. UMB appoints Victoria Esinam Attipoe as Greater Accra branch head

    Universal Merchant Bank has appointed Victoria Esinam Attipoe as Branch Network Head for its Greater Accra Division. The bank describes the move as part of its focus on retail banking excellence, operational transformation, and customer-centric growth.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. UMB appoints Emmanuel Sackey as Group Head of Treasury

    Universal Merchant Bank has appointed Emmanuel Sackey, a treasury and financial markets expert with over two decades of experience across Ghana and Africa, as Group Head of Treasury. The appointment is part of UMB's strategic transformation and leadership evolution aimed at strengthening financial markets capabilities and positioning the bank for sustained growth.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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