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Pearl Nkrumah

Also known as: Ms. Nkrumah · Ms. Pearl Nkrumah

Pearl Nkrumah — Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, leading expansion in Ashanti Region.

2026-05-122026-06-15

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    Eugene and Nana bring the experience, character, and execution capability required to help us grow sustainably, transform for the future, and protect the trust that our customers and stakeholders place in us” The Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Pearl Nkrumah, added:

    Access Bank strengthens leadership team with two executive appointments
  3. Daily Guide

    Eugene and Nana bring the experience, character, and execution capability required to help us grow sustainably, transform for the future, and protect the trust that our customers and stakeholders place in us.” The Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Pearl Nkrumah, also

    Access Bank Appoints Two New Executives
  4. Joy Online

    Eugene and Nana bring the experience, character, and execution capability required to help us grow sustainably, transform for the future, and protect the trust that our customers and stakeholders place in us.” Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Pearl Nkrumah, added: “W

    Access Bank Ghana appoints two Executive Directors to strengthen leadership team
  5. Joy Online

    Pearl Nkrumah. The five-day visit, which took place from 11 to 15 May 2026, formed part of the bank’s broader strategy anchored on three key pillars: Grow, Transform and Protect.

    Access Bank Ghana accelerates growth agenda with strategic engagements in Kumasi
  6. May 2026
  7. The Chronicle

    Pearl Nkrumah, the Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana Plc, unveiled plans to expand the bank’s presence and support development in Kumasi.

    Access Bank management meets Otumfuo
  8. Business & Financial Times

    Managing Director of the bank Pearl Nkrumah disclosed this when answering a question on the bank’s effort to support agribusiness at a press soirée in Kumasi.

    Access Bank lays out GH₵1bn for cocoa production
  9. Joy Online

    Pearl Nkrumah, Managing Director, Access Bank Ghana, said the support for cocoa purchasing, which started with a GH₵100 million budget five years ago, had increased to boost Ghana’s exports and agricultural sector.

    Access Bank Ghana budgets GH¢1bn for cocoa purchases in 2025
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    The Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Ms Pearl Nkrumah, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, acknowledging the region’s significant contribution to Ghana’s economy.

    Access Bank deepens commitment to drive economic growth in Ashanti Region
  11. Joy Online

    The Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Pearl Nkrumah, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, acknowledging the region’s significant contribution to Ghana’s economy.

    Access Bank deepens commitment to drive economic growth in Ashanti Region
  12. Joy Online

    The announcement was made during a press soirée held in Kumasi, where the Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Pearl Nkrumah, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the media in support of national development.

    Access Bank Ghana donates GH¢50,000 to support Ashanti Press Centre project
Business

Access Bank appoints two new executive directors for retail and wholesale

The News

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana regulatory approval. The executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.

5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 5 June

  1. Access Bank appoints two new executive directors for retail and wholesale

    Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana regulatory approval. The executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 4 June

  1. Access Bank Ghana appoints two new executive directors

    Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director for Retail and SME Banking and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director for Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana approval. The two executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, and corporate banking.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Access Bank Ghana appoints two Executive Directors

    Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the appointment of Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana. The two appointees bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Access Bank Ghana expands Kumasi operations, reports 36.7% loan growth

    Access Bank Ghana conducted a five-day strategic visit to Kumasi in May 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding operations and supporting businesses. The bank recorded significant growth in 2025, including total assets of GH¢19.0 billion and a 36.7 per cent increase in its loan book to GH¢5.06 billion.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Access Bank management introduces new MD to Otumfuo

    Access Bank Ghana's management visited Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to introduce its Managing Director, Pearl Nkrumah, to the Asantehene. The bank plans to expand in Kumasi and invest in infrastructure, education, agriculture and industry to support development in the region.

    19 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 18 May

  1. Access Bank disburses GH₵1bn for cocoa production

    Access Bank PLC in partnership with the International Finance Corporation has disbursed approximately GH₵1billion to support cocoa production and purchases as part of efforts to boost agricultural development and strengthen the country's export sector. The bank's Managing Director said the initiative began with an annual allocation of GH₵100million, grew to about GH₵900million last year, and now exceeds GH₵1billion with the IFC partnership.

    18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 15 May

  1. Access Bank Ghana allocates GH¢1bn for cocoa purchases 2025

    Access Bank Ghana, partnering with the International Finance Corporation, has set aside GH¢1 billion in 2025 to support cocoa-licensed buying companies and value chain actors. The bank also plans to extend support to other cash crops including cashew and shea, and has disbursed single-digit-rate loans to agribusinesses through the Mastercard Foundation.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Access Bank pledges support for Ashanti Region economic growth

    Access Bank's Managing Director has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, highlighting support for small and medium enterprises, particularly women-led and youth-owned businesses, and announcing a GH¢50,000 donation toward the Kumasi Regional Press Center project.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Access Bank reaffirms support for SMEs in Ashanti Region

    The Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, highlighting continuous support for small and medium enterprises, particularly women-led and youth-owned businesses through its "W" Initiative and SME Clinics in Kumasi. The bank announced a GHS 50,000 donation towards the completion of the Kumasi Regional Press Centre project.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Access Bank Ghana donates GH¢50,000 to Ashanti Press Centre

    Access Bank Ghana has donated GH¢50,000 towards the construction of the Ashanti Regional Press Centre Project being led by the Ghana Journalists Association. The Managing Director stated the bank is committed to supporting the media as a partner in national development.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

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