Accra, Ghana//-Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Professor David Dodoo-Arhin as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
This follows his approval by the Bank of Ghana in accordance with Section 60(5) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930).
The decision is subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Prof Dodoo-Arhin brings to the Board a wealth of experience in engineering, sustainability, research, and corporate governance, underpinned by a distinguished career in academia and leadership.
He currently serves as the Director of the University of Ghana’s Research and Innovation Directorate, where he leads strategic initiatives that bridge academia, industry, and innovation for sustainable development.
Prof Dodoo-Arhin is the immediate past Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Ghana, a fellow of the African Academy of Sciences and an old student of St Augustine’s College, Cape Coast.
A Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Ghana, Prof Dodoo-Arhin has contributed extensively to research in energy sustainability, circular economy, and green technologies.
His scholarly work has been widely published in international journals, with more than 100 peer-reviewed articles to his credit. He has also held post-doctoral research fellowships at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and the University of Pretoria in South Africa.
Prof Dodoo-Arhin holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from the University of Trento, Italy, an MSc in Development Finance from the University of Ghana, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Science Education), and a BSc in Physics (Hons) from the University of Cape Coast.
In addition to his academic achievements, he has played a pivotal role in several national and international initiatives on sustainability and environmental governance.
Notably, he has consulted for KPMG Ghana on developing national standards for PET recycling and has served on boards and committees including the Ghana Commission for UNESCO, the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), and the African Academy of Sciences.
Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Ms Pearl Nkrumah, said: “We are delighted to welcome Prof Dodoo-Arhin to our Board.
His extensive expertise in sustainability, governance, and innovation will further strengthen our strategic focus on responsible banking and sustainable growth.
His leadership aligns perfectly with our commitment to environmental stewardship, inclusivity, and stakeholder value creation.” Prof Dodoo-Arhin expressed his appreciation for the appointment, stating, “It is an honour to join the Board of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC.
I look forward to contributing to the Bank’s vision of driving sustainable and inclusive financial solutions that support Ghana’s socio-economic transformation.”
Access Bank (Ghana) PLC continues to demonstrate its commitment to strong corporate governance and sustainable leadership through strategic appointments that align with its vision of building a more inclusive and resilient financial ecosystem.
