Kofi Adomakoh, the managing director of GCB Bank PLC, has stepped down.
Farihan Alhassan, a renowned banking expert with twenty years of expertise, has been formally named the Bank’s new managing director.
Mr. Alhassan has a strong background to GCB Bank, having most recently been the Executive in Charge of Business and Commercial Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, where he was a master at creating creative plans, increasing operational effectiveness, and boosting client interaction.Recipes for authentic Ghanaian food
Alhassan is qualified to spearhead strategic growth and innovation at GCB Bank thanks to his more than two decades of banking industry expertise.
His tenure at Stanbic was especially notable for advancing the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Alhassan’s career achievements include becoming the youngest regional manager at Barclays Bank (now Absa) at the age of 26, a role that set the stage for his rapid rise in the banking industry. He later served as Head of Retail and Distribution at Absa, where his leadership style was lauded for its focus on people-first principles and operational excellence.
In a statement, GCB Bank expressed confidence in Alhassan’s ability to lead the institution into a transformative period.
His appointment is expected to focus on strengthening the bank’s market position, expanding financial inclusion, and driving innovative solutions to meet customer needs.
This leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for GCB Bank as it seeks to navigate the evolving banking landscape under Alhassan’s stewardship.
