{"id":96565,"date":"2025-10-01T06:43:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=96565"},"modified":"2025-10-01T06:43:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:43:24","slug":"sylvia-owusu-ankomah-appointed-ceo-of-ghana-chamber-of-telecommunications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=96565","title":{"rendered":"Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah appointed CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) and the Digital Chamber of Ghana (DCG) have announced the appointment of Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah as their new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.<\/p>\n

With close to two decades of progressive leadership experience spanning Ghana\u2019s telecommunications,
digital, and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors, Sylvia combines deep industry knowledge with a proven ability to build partnerships and deliver results, which she brings on board in her new roles. <\/p>\n

Her inspiring career spans high-impact positions at leading multinational organisations, including MTN Ghana, Tigo (Millicom Ghana), AirtelTigo (AT Ghana), and Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (Diageo\/Castel Group).<\/p>\n

Throughout her telecoms career, Sylvia has been at the forefront of transformational projects shaping
Ghana\u2019s telecom and digital landscape. She played a pivotal role in securing regulatory approvals for
Ghana\u2019s first landmark telecom merger, spearheaded high-stakes public policy advocacy, and
championed initiatives that expanded connectivity, enhanced regulatory compliance, and strengthened
industry-government relations. <\/p>\n

At MTN Ghana, she played a pivotal role in securing the 3G License and Submarine Cable Landing rights, both of which significantly contributed to establishing MTN as Ghana\u2019s market leader in data services.<\/p>\n

At AirtelTigo, Sylvia provided executive leadership during one of Ghana\u2019s most complex mergers,
navigating regulatory landscapes, stakeholder management, and post-merger government relations. She
also supported the acquisition of its EMI License from the Bank of Ghana and served as a former Council
Member of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, giving her deep insight into the Chamber\u2019s
mission and governance.<\/p>\n

In addition to her executive roles, Sylvia has served as Board of Trustee Member of the Ghana Investment
Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) under the Ministry of Communications, where she
contributed to strategies for digital inclusion and the expansion of connectivity to underserved
communities. Sylvia also served as a Former Advisory Board Member of the Ghana Innovation Hub,
supporting initiatives aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and the growth of Ghana\u2019s digital
economy.<\/p>\n

Most recently, Sylvia served as Director of Corporate Relations at Guinness Ghana, where she led public
policy advocacy, sustainability, strategic communications and reputation management, achieving
significant wins. These included safeguarding their license to operate, driving local sourcing, and leading
their business sustainability agenda in Ghana.<\/p>\n

Commenting on her appointment, Stephen Blewett, Chair of the Governing Council and CEO of MTN
Ghana, said: \u201cSylvia\u2019s appointment represents an exciting new chapter for the Chamber. Her deep roots in the telecom sector, coupled with her proven ability to unite stakeholders and deliver tangible results, position her perfectly to lead the industry Chamber into its next phase of digital growth and innovation.\u201d
Today\u2019s announcement follows the successful conclusion of Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey\u2019s tenure on June,
2025, after nearly eight years of service. The Council expresses its gratitude for his leadership and contributions, which helped establish strong advocacy platforms for the sector and laid the groundwork
for the Digital Chamber.
Expressing her vision for the role, Sylvia stated: \u201cI am humbled to lead the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber of Ghana at such a defining time for Ghana\u2019s digital journey. My mandate is clear \u2013 strengthening collaboration across government, industry and consumers. Together with our members, we will advocate for policies that enable inclusive and sustainable industry growth, safeguard critical telecommunication infrastructure, empower innovation, and ensure Ghana remains at the forefront of Africa\u2019s digital renaissance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sylvia holds an MBA in Management from Coventry University (UK), a Public Policy Analysis
certification from the London School of Economics, and a Leading Sustainable Corporations certification
from the University of Oxford\u2019s Sa\u00efd Business School.<\/p>\n

Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah\u2019s appointment underscores the two Chambers\u2019 commitment to visionary
leadership that serves industry, government, and Ghanaians as a whole. <\/p>\n

The two Chambers wished her great success and committed to support her every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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