UBA Ghana Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Drive Future Growth
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd. has announced significant senior leadership appointments designed to bolster its operational capabilities and steer the institution into its next phase of growth. These strategic changes underscore the bank’s commitment to leveraging local expertise to drive continental transformation and enhance customer value.
Bernard Gyebi Assumes Role as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Effective January 1, 2026, Bernard Gyebi will assume the position of Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA Ghana. With an extensive career spanning over 27 years in Ghana’s banking sector, Gyebi brings a wealth of executive leadership experience. His tenure has been marked by a strong track record in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic transformation.
Gyebi is recognized for his leadership principles, which are firmly rooted in integrity, discipline, accountability, and a commitment to service excellence. He has consistently demonstrated an adeptness at harmonizing people, culture, and strategy to achieve sustainable business results. As a seasoned expert in risk management, Gyebi has held pivotal senior roles overseeing enterprise-wide risk functions at leading financial institutions. His expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of risk areas, including credit risk, operational risk, market and liquidity risk, compliance, anti-money laundering, and regulatory governance.
His contributions have been instrumental in establishing robust risk management frameworks, reinforcing credit cultures, and enhancing portfolio quality across various banking entities. These invaluable skills are expected to significantly strengthen UBA Ghana’s risk governance and operational efficiency.
Gyebi steps into this leadership role, succeeding Uzoechina Molokwu, the current MD/CEO. Molokwu has been credited with guiding UBA Ghana through a critical period of consolidation and operational enhancement. The Board of Directors expressed its sincere gratitude for Molokwu’s dedicated service and substantial contributions to the bank’s growth and stability. His leadership ensured the continuity of core operations, fostered deeper engagement with regulatory bodies, and strategically positioned the bank for a smooth leadership transition. UBA Ghana extends its profound appreciation for his stewardship and unwavering commitment.
The appointment of Gyebi is a testament to UBA’s enduring confidence in local leadership and its overarching mission to empower African talent to spearhead continental development. He is poised to lead UBA Ghana towards new frontiers of innovation, digital advancement, and commercial expansion, while actively supporting UBA Africa’s broader objective of facilitating trade, promoting economic development, and empowering businesses and communities across the continent.
Daniel Kwesi Sarpong Appointed as Executive Director
In addition to Gyebi’s appointment, the Board has also announced the appointment of Daniel Kwesi Sarpong as Executive Director of UBA Ghana. Sarpong brings to his new role over 25 years of comprehensive banking experience, with a particular focus on corporate banking, structured finance, and client management.
Throughout his career, Sarpong has successfully led diverse teams across various business segments, showcasing a proven ability to translate strategic vision into tangible results. His role as Executive Director will be crucial in driving the execution of the bank’s strategic initiatives, fostering enhanced collaboration across all business units, and ensuring that teams are equipped with the necessary clarity and support to perform at their highest level.
A Vision for the Future Under New Leadership
Kweku Andoh Awotwi, the Board Chairman of UBA Ghana, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the new appointments. He stated, “The Board is delighted to welcome Bernard Gyebi and Daniel Sarpong to lead UBA Ghana into its next phase of growth. They both bring a rare combination of strategic insight, operational discipline, and deep knowledge of the Ghanaian banking landscape.”
Awotwi further elaborated on the qualities of the new appointees, highlighting their strong values, proven business development acumen, exceptional risk governance expertise, and a demonstrated track record of successful transformation. He believes these attributes make them the ideal leaders to deliver enhanced value to the bank’s customers, shareholders, and stakeholders, and to effectively support UBA’s mission across Africa.
Gyebi and Sarpong join UBA Ghana at a particularly dynamic and pivotal moment. The bank is actively accelerating its efforts to:
- Deepen Customer Experience: Implementing strategies to provide superior service and tailored solutions for all customer segments.
- Drive Business Development: Expanding market reach and identifying new opportunities for growth.
- Enhance Digital Banking Channels: Investing in technology to offer seamless and accessible digital banking services.
- Strengthen SME and Corporate Offerings: Developing specialized products and support for small, medium, and large enterprises.
- Expand Role in Ghana’s Financial Sector: Contributing to the overall stability and growth of the Ghanaian economy through robust financial services.
The combined expertise and strategic vision of Bernard Gyebi and Daniel Kwesi Sarpong are expected to be instrumental in achieving these ambitious goals and further solidifying UBA Ghana’s position as a leading financial institution on the continent.
