The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has appointed Moses Klu Mensah as the new Deputy CEO of the Ghana Export-Import Bank, where he will oversee Banking and Business operations.
Moses Klu Mensah is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience gained in the United States. He has held prominent positions at prestigious firms, including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM).
Mr. Mensah possesses dual MBA degrees—one in Finance and another in Public Accounting—from IONA University in the USA. He has also received a Certificate of Excellence in Private Equity and Venture Capital from Columbia Business School.
As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), he brings a wealth of expertise in financial management, auditing, and advisory services. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), as well as the New York and New Jersey Societies of CPAs, where he is highly regarded among his peers.
Throughout his career, Mr. Mensah has played a vital role in designing and implementing financial systems for government entities and multinational corporations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while improving budgetary efficiency.
In addition to his corporate finance background, Mr. Mensah has made significant contributions to academia as an Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Finance at Monroe University in New York.
As the Deputy CEO of Ghana Exim Bank, Moses Klu Mensah is well-positioned to leverage his extensive global experience to enhance the bank’s financial operations, foster strategic partnerships, and drive sustainable business growth in Ghana.
The Ghana Export-Import Bank was established under the Ghana Export-Import Bank Act 2016 (Act 911) to support the Government of Ghana’s vision for a viable and sustainable export-led economy.
Among its core mandates is to become a strong financial institution that serves as a key driver in the development of Ghana’s export trade, facilitates cross-border trade, and positions Ghana as a pillar in regional and continental commerce.
The bank also focuses on transforming the country’s economy into an export-oriented one by supporting and promoting trade between Ghana and other nations, encouraging overseas investments by Ghanaian companies, and addressing critical market failures in the Ghanaian economy, ultimately enhancing Ghana’s competitiveness in the global marketplace.
Moses Klu Mensah is an alumnus of IONA University, the University of Ghana, and Columbia University.
