Know Our Trustees

Our trustees are well experienced professionals across a varied range of domains.

Dr. Alexander Kwadwo Asmah
Founder
Distinguished Ghanaian banker, corporate leader, business strategist, executive trainer

Dr. Alexander Kwadwo Asmah is a distinguished Ghanaian banker, corporate leader, business strategist, executive trainer and financial inclusion advocate whose career spans more than two decades across commercial, rural and community banking. He is the Founder of The Alex Asmah Foundation, Chief Executive Officer of Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC and a Director of the African Corporate Training Institute.

Over approximately fifteen years as Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Asmah has led one of the most significant institutional growth and transformation journeys in Ghana’s community banking sector. During his tenure, Amenfiman’s asset base increased from GHS 18 million to approximately GHS 4 billion, while profitability grew from GHS 370,000 to GHS 159 million. This performance reflects a leadership approach that combines strategic clarity, disciplined execution, sound governance, customer focus, innovation and investment in people.

His professional experience extends across banking operations, finance and administration, human resource management, business development and executive leadership. Before assuming the chief executive role at Amenfiman, he served in several senior management capacities within the Bank and previously worked as an Operations Manager at Barclays Bank Ghana, now Absa Bank Ghana. These experiences have given him a rare perspective on both large-scale commercial banking and the practical role of community-based financial institutions in expanding opportunity.

A recognised practitioner in MSME development and financing, Dr. Asmah has consistently championed financial inclusion, enterprise growth and access to responsible finance. He is equally committed to executive development, talent management, mentoring and coaching, and is an ITCILO-approved trainer. His work reflects a firm belief that sustainable institutions are built through capable people, ethical leadership and systems that convert

Dr. Asmah holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Global Business and Leadership from California Intercontinental University; an International Executive MBA in Banking and Finance from the Paris Graduate School of Management; a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Cape Coast; and a Bachelor of Laws. He is pursuing a Master of Laws in Law for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises at the University of Ghana School of Law and professional legal training at the Ghana School of Law. His executive education includes programmes at Harvard Business School, IESE Business School and the Galilee International Management Institute.

He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (FCICM), holds the Fellow designation of Chartered Development Finance Analyst (FCDFA), and is a Member of the Institute of Directors (MIOD). His leadership has attracted numerous honours, including recognition as a Financial Inclusion Champion, Outstanding CEO of the Year, twice Ghana’s Most Respected CEO, Africa’s Most Respected CEO and, on several occasions, CEO of the Year in rural and micro banking. In 2025, he was named Most Influential Corporate Leader of the Decade at the Ghana Corporate Executive Awards and recognised among 100 Legendary African Leaders.

The Alex Asmah Foundation gives institutional expression to Dr. Asmah’s longstanding commitment to young people. Through the Foundation, he seeks to help Ghanaian youth move from potential to opportunity, from achievement to leadership, and from leadership to service and nation-building. His vision is to create credible pathways through which young people develop confidence, capability, economic agency, responsible leadership and active citizenship – enabling them to ASPIRE, ACHIEVE and FLOURISH.

 

Dr. Frank Boateng
Trustee
Distinguished academic professionall

PhD, M.Phil., MBA, LLM, CMgr, FCMI, ChPA, MIoD, CMC, CQRM, FCMA, CGMA, CA, CPA

Frank Boateng is the Acting Director for the Institute of Mineral Resource, Investment and Governance (IMRIG) at the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa. He is also a senior lecturer of Management Practice in the Department of Management Studies at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT). From 2021 to 2022, he served as the department head and has held the position of Institutional Advancement Officer since 2021. Additionally, Boateng is a distinguished Fellow of the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education and serves as Vice President of the Ghana Association of Rural and Community Banks.

Boateng is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA) in the United Kingdom, a Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA), a Chartered Accountant in Ghana (ICAG), and a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) in Australia. He has held the position of Vice President of the CIMA Africa Regional Engagement Group, served as Chairman of the CIMA West Africa Area Network, and is currently a member of the CIMA Global Council in the UK. He is a member of the Membership Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ghana and the founding Chairman of the Tarkwa Gold City District Society of ICAG.

Boateng’s current research focuses on sustainability, strategy, access to finance, and sustainable supply chains within the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. The primary objective of his research is to understand the funding mechanisms and sustainable supply chains that enable environmentally responsible mining practices in the ASGM sector. He has co-authored several scholarly publications, including “Eco-Innovation and Sustainable Development in Industry 5.0”, “Green HRM Awareness and Training in Higher Education Institutions”, and “Sustainable Development in Industry and Society 5.0”, which was published by IGI Global.

Boateng has co-authored three books and over forty articles, book chapters, case studies, and notes on sustainability and strategic management. He is an advisor to several startup firms through his involvement with the University of Mines Business Incubator (UHub). Furthermore, Boateng is a Board Chairman of the board of directors of Ankobra West Rural Bank PLC, Faith Montessori and Child Development Centre and a member of the board of Rabotec Mining Service Group, Permeff Eye Care. He has conducted seminars and provided consulting services to numerous organisations, including the World Bank Group, UNDP, the Minerals Income Investment Fund Ghana (MIIF), Ghana Manganese Company Ltd (GMC), Ghana National Gas Company Ltd, the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation Ghana.

Frank has appeared on various national radio and television programmes in Ghana as an expert in management practice. These include Joy News, Myjoy Online, Adom TV, TV3 and WTV. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from the Central University Business School, a Post-Degree Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the Central University Law Faculty, an MBA in Finance from the University of Leicester Business School, an M.Phil. in Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and a PhD in Management with specialisation in accounting from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

PROFESSOR JOSEPH YENSU
Professor Joseph Yensu
Trustee
Distinguished academic, finance and economics professional whose career combines higher education...

Professor of Finance & Economics | Board Director | Academic Leader | Consultant

Professor Joseph Yensu is a distinguished academic, finance and economics professional whose career combines higher education, corporate governance, board leadership, research, consulting and institutional development. With more than two decades of professional and academic experience, he has developed considerable expertise in corporate finance, development finance and financial economics, corporate governance, general management, international business, mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneurship, risk management and public-sector finance.

He is a Professor of Finance and Economics at Kumasi Technical University, where he has held a number of senior academic and administrative leadership positions, including Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Finance, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development, Deputy Director of International Affairs and Institutional Linkages, and Deputy Director/Examinations Officer of the Graduate School. His career has also included teaching, research, postgraduate supervision and academic engagements with several leading universities and business schools in Ghana and internationally.

Professor Yensu brings substantial board, governance and institutional leadership experience to his professional engagements. He serves on the Board of Ghana Reinsurance PLC and the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana. He has also served in governance and advisory capacities within higher education and business institutions, including as Chairman of the Business Development Unit of Kumasi Technical University and in other university committee, council and institutional-development roles. His experience provides him with a strong appreciation of board effectiveness, organisational governance, strategic oversight, financial sustainability and institutional accountability.

Beyond academia, Professor Yensu has undertaken significant consulting, policy and development assignments. He serves as Lead Consultant on the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project and has undertaken research and advisory work relating to SME development, employment, financial inclusion, enterprise development and economic policy. He has also served as Director of the Centre for Economic and Business Research and has been involved in community-development initiatives aimed at promoting local economic development and entrepreneurship.

An accomplished researcher and author, Professor Yensu has produced an extensive body of scholarly work covering capital structure, banking stability, monetary policy, corporate governance, financial sustainability, investment, entrepreneurship, foreign direct investment and economic development. His research has been presented at conferences in Africa, Europe, the United States and Asia, and his academic contributions have earned international recognition, including an Outstanding Research Award, a Best-in-Session Award, and recognition for Best PhD Candidate Research.

Professor Yensu holds a PhD in Finance (Corporate Finance) and postgraduate studies in Economics and Finance from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom; an MBA in Finance from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; and a BA in Social Science (Economics and Sociology) from the University of Cape Coast. He is also a Chartered Risk Analyst and a member of professional bodies including the British Accounting and Finance Association.

Professor Yensu brings to corporate and institutional leadership a distinctive combination of financial expertise, analytical depth, research capability, strategic judgement and governance experience. His ability to connect rigorous academic thinking with practical organisational and economic realities makes him a valuable contributor to boards, executive advisory assignments and institutions seeking sustainable growth, sound governance and long-term impact.

 

Rosemary Obeng-Kwaah, Esq.
Trustee
Managing Counsel and Director of ST Legal Bureau PRUC, a law firm providing corporate legal services

Rosemary Obeng-Kwaah, Esq. is the Managing Counsel and a Director of ST Legal Bureau PRUC, a law firm providing corporate legal advisory and company secretarial services. She has built a distinctive practice in corporate law, compliance, governance and board secretarial work, and is recognised as an experienced boardroom practitioner who has supported boards across diverse industries for more than a decade.

Her advisory practice spans the corporate lifecycle, from business incorporation, structuring and restructuring to sector licensing and continuing regulatory compliance. She has advised investors, start-ups and established companies in engagements involving the Office of the Registrar of Companies, Bank of Ghana, Data Protection Commission, Labour Department, Securities and Exchange Commission, Ghana Stock Exchange, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana Immigration Service, Petroleum Commission and Minerals Commission.

Rosemary also brings strong transaction and documentation capability. Her experience includes shareholders’ agreements, board charters, board sub-committee terms of reference, share sale and purchase agreements, joint ventures, executive employment contracts, mortgages, loan agreements and conveyances. She has participated in mergers and acquisitions, liquidations and winding-up assignments, external board evaluations and legal due diligence across banking and finance, telecommunications, agriculture, security, tourism, petroleum and aviation.

Beyond her professional practice, Rosemary is committed to faith-based service, responsible citizenship and girl-child mentorship. She is a Presbyterian and serves as Ladies Coordinator of the Dome Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International.

Dr. Toni Aubynn
Trustee
Distinguished corporate executive and legal practitioner with over three decades of strategic leadership experience

A distinguished corporate executive and legal practitioner with over three decades of strategic leadership in the natural resources sector, Dr Toni Aubynn currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC). He brings extensive experience from the highest levels of the global extractive industry and is a visionary architect of industrial facilitation, mining and energy regulation, sustainability research, negotiations and strategic planning. He is widely recognised for his expertise in regulatory policy and for advising on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, resettlement, social performance, local content, development and stability agreements, as well as government policy on small-scale mining. His career includes senior executive roles at the Minerals Commission, the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Gold Fields and Tullow Oil. A scholar-practitioner, he holds PhD, MPhil, MA, LLM, LLB and BA degrees.

Beyond his corporate mandate, Dr Aubynn is Founder and President of the Africa Institute of Extractive Industries (AIEI), where he leads research and policy advocacy on mineral governance and sustainable development across the continent. He embodies a distinctive intersection of traditional stewardship and modern administrative excellence. As the Abakoma/Akyempimhene of Wassa Damang, he advocates for the socioeconomic transformation of his people, particularly in the context of three decades of industrial gold mining.

Dr Aubynn is the immediate past Chairman of ARB Apex Bank, the apex institution for Ghana’s Rural and Community Banking industry, and of Amenfiman Rural Bank, where he led transformational efforts that propelled the Bank to sustained growth and sector leadership. He also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the CSR-Institute and as an Affiliate Researcher at the Global Centre for Criminology, University of Copenhagen. As Senior Advisor on Political Risks at ERM Critical Resource, he provides strategic insight on political risks affecting the global extractives industry. An avid sports enthusiast, he chairs the Board of Ghana Premier League club Medeama SC, is a former member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association and presently chairs its Domestic League Committee.

As Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Alex Asmah Foundation, Dr Aubynn brings exceptional strategic leadership, governance experience, legal insight and a deep commitment to sustainable development. He provides stewardship to the Board and supports the Foundation’s mission to create credible pathways through which young people can aspire, achieve and flourish.

A distinguished corporate executive and legal practitioner with over three decades of strategic leadership across the natural resources, energy, governance and financial sectors.

Prof. Lucas Nana Wiredu Damoah
Trustee
An accomplished scholar, strategic corporate director, and multi-industry entrepreneur whose career seamlessly bridges..

Prof. Lucas Nana Wiredu Damoah is an accomplished scholar, strategic corporate director, and multi-industry entrepreneur whose career seamlessly bridges advanced academic research in engineering with industrial execution. Serving as an Associate Professor and former Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Ghana, he has built an international reputation in metallurgy, concrete materials, corrosion, and sustainable materials technologies, backed by over 50 refereed journal publications and 2 patents.

Prof. Damoah holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (USA), an M.S. in Light Metals Production from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway), a B.Sc. from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana), and an M.Sc. in Financial Risk Management from the University of Ghana. His extensive international technical footprint includes key roles such as Aluminum Cast House Development Engineer for SELEE Corporation (USA), where he provided advanced technical support for global industrial leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Beyond academia, Prof. Damoah is a dynamic entrepreneur and executive leader who has founded and directed ventures across engineering materials testing, real estate, financial technology, IT, and construction. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of E428 Construction and Properties Ltd, Lead Consultant for the Metallurgical and Materials Lab, and has provided high-level consulting for prominent corporate entities.

Committed to governance and community impact, he is the Board Chairman of Amenfiman Community Bank Ltd, leveraging his unique expertise at the intersection of engineering and financial risk management to drive institutional growth. His leadership at Amenfiman Community Bank has seen significant growth in the size of the bank, seen in total asset, deposit, loan portfolio, profitability and significant appreciation of share capital. Prof. Damoah continues to champion sustainable development, technological innovation, and industrial excellence across West Africa and globally.

 

Dr. Mrs. Badu Peprah
Dr. Mrs. Augustina Badu-Peprah
Trustee
Consultant Radiologist and distinguished leader in radiology and medical imaging.

Dr (Mrs) Augustina Badu-Peprah is a Consultant Radiologist and distinguished leader in radiology and medical imaging. She serves as Head of the Radiology Directorate at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where she provides leadership for a vital clinical service, and as a Senior Adjunct Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), contributing to medical education and the development of healthcare professionals.

She is a Fellow of both the West African College of Surgeons and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. Her special professional interests are in breast imaging and women’s imaging – fields that are central to accurate diagnosis, timely clinical decision-making and improved healthcare for women. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to clinical excellence, professional development and the advancement of medical imaging in Ghana.

Dr Badu-Peprah has served in several important leadership capacities, including as President of the Ghana Association of Radiologists. Through her work in clinical practice, academia and professional leadership, she continues to contribute meaningfully to healthcare delivery and the development of radiology as a specialist discipline. She is also a co-owner of QUITT Healthcare Diagnostic Centre, bringing an entrepreneurial dimension to her experience in the delivery of diagnostic healthcare services.

As a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alex Asmah Foundation, Dr Badu-Peprah brings considerable medical expertise, institutional leadership experience and sound professional judgement to the governance of the Foundation. Her perspective strengthens the Board’s oversight and enriches the Foundation’s commitment to the health, well-being, development and empowerment of young people, particularly girls and young women.

Esther Nana Amissah
Trustee
An entrepreneur, health consultant and development-minded executive with a background spanning economics, banking, among others

Esther Nana Amissah is an entrepreneur, health consultant and development-minded executive with an interdisciplinary background spanning economics, banking, financial advisory, global health management, international trade and legal scholarship. Her professional journey reflects an ability to connect commercial insight with social purpose and to translate ideas into practical initiatives that respond to the needs of individuals and communities.

A graduate in Economics and masters in Global Health, Esther began her career in banking and subsequently worked as a financial advisor, developing valuable experience in financial services, client engagement and economic decision-making. She is currently an entrepreneur and a health consultant with a particular focus on health-seeking behaviour. In this capacity, she supports greater awareness of how knowledge, attitudes, personal circumstances and social influences shape people’s decisions to seek appropriate healthcare.

Esther is also passionate about public speaking, personal mentorship and social advocacy. Her entrepreneurial orientation, communication skills and commitment to service enable her to engage diverse stakeholders, encourage personal development and champion initiatives that promote healthier choices, individual agency and community progress.

As Executive Director of the Alex Asmah Foundation, Esther provides leadership for the Foundation’s programmes, partnerships and day-to-day institutional development. She applies her interdisciplinary experience to advance community empowerment, social advocacy and initiatives that create meaningful pathways for young people to develop their potential. Her leadership is defined by empathy, enterprise, purposeful engagement and a firm commitment to turning the Foundation’s vision into measurable and lasting impact.