Patience Akyianu, former Barclays Bank Ghana MD and Hollard Group CEO, reported dead

The former Managing Director of Barclays Bank Ghana and Group Chief Executive Officer of Hollard Ghana, Patience Enyonam Akyianu, has reportedly passed away. Her reported death marks the loss of a prominent figure in Ghana’s banking and insurance industries, where she built a career spanning more than two decades and held senior leadership positions. The circumstances surrounding her reported death have not been independently confirmed. But the CEO Network Ghana, which confirmed her demise in a statement, said, “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and distinguished CEO, Patience Akyianu, Group CEO of Hollard Holdings. ” “Her passing is a deeply painful loss to the business community and to all of us who knew and cherished her. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, colleagues, friends and loved ones.

May God grant them strength and comfort during this difficult time. Further details will be shared as received from the family. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace”, it said. From banking to insurance leadership Mrs Akyianu built much of her career in banking, serving in senior financial and executive positions before her appointment as Managing Director of Barclays Bank Ghana. She previously worked as Finance Director at the bank before becoming its Managing Director, a position she held for five years. According to a profile published by the Ghana Stock Exchange, she had more than 26 years of experience in banking and finance, including 17 years in the banking industry before transitioning to insurance in 2018. Her academic qualifications included an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, specialising in Accounting, both from the University of Ghana Business…