Private
Enterprises Foundation elects new President
Accra, Sept. 27, Ghanadot/GNA - Mr
Asare Akuffo, Managing Director of HFC Bank, has been
elected as the new President of the Governing Council of the
Private Enterprise Foundation (PEF).
The Governing Council is the highest decision making body of
the Foundation, which comprises representatives of major
corporate bodies in the country. Its deliberations are
geared towards ensuring the highest quality standards in the
business and financial sectors.
Members of the foundation include the Ghana National Chamber
of Commerce and Industry, Ghana Employers Association,
Federations of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters,
Association of Ghana Industries, Ghana Association of
Bankers (GAB) and the Ghana Chamber of Mines.
Mr Akuffo represents the GAB on the council and brings to
his new portfolio wealth of experience in real estate
financing, insurance and mortgage policy implementation.
A released issued by PEF at the weekend said Mr. Asare
Akuffo was a key member of the pioneer management team that
successfully implemented the housing finance component of
the International Development Association that financed
Urban II Project.
He also led the team that prepared the HFC Bank for the
commencement of universal banking business.
Before joining HFC Bank (formerly Home Finance Company
Limited), he was an Investment Manager at Social Security
and National Insurance Trust.
He is a graduate of the University of Ghana Business School
and a Chartered Accountant by profession.
The Council also elected Ms Joyce Rosalind Aryee as the new
Vice President of PEF.
Ms. Aryee who is widely recognized for her immense
contribution towards the growth of the mining sector is
currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber
of Mines.
She is a Senior Mentor for the African Leadership
Initiative, a leadership formation programme with the vision
to develop the next generation of value-based and community
leaders of Africa.
Ms. Aryee is also the Chairperson of the Global Compact
Local Network in Ghana and serves on the Energy Foundation
Board.
GNA
