BTA2023 FirstBank Ghana Limited has appointed Rosie Ebe-Arthur as its Acting Board Chairperson following the resignation of Kofo Majekodunmi, who served as Board Chairman from 2021 to 2026.
The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for the bank as it continues to strengthen governance and drive strategic growth.
A Leader with Deep HR and Governance Expertise
Ms Ebe-Arthur brings extensive experience in human capital management, organisational leadership, and corporate governance across Africa and the United Kingdom.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK, she has built a distinguished career spanning financial services and advisory institutions.
She previously served as Associate Director of People Services, Africa Projects at Ernst & Young South Africa, where she led human capital strategies and standardised structures across Sub-Saharan Africa to enhance productivity.
She later joined Ecobank Transnational Incorporated as Group Human Resources Business Partner for the Domestic Bank, overseeing operations across 33 countries.
At Standard Chartered Bank, she rose to Head of Human Resources, West Africa, with oversight for Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone.
Strong Institutional Knowledge Within FirstBank
Within the FirstBank Group, Ms Ebe-Arthur served as Group Head of Human Capital Management and Development, playing a key role in shaping leadership development and talent transformation strategies.
As a Non-Executive Director of FirstBank Ghana, she contributed significantly to the bank’s governance oversight and strategic direction — positioning her strongly for the Board Chair role.
Academic and Professional Background
Ms Ebe-Arthur holds:
- A Postgraduate degree in Personnel Management from the University of Westminster
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education with a Diploma in English
- Executive management credentials from INSEAD and Saïd Business School
Beyond her professional achievements, she is known for mentoring women and youth and has a strong interest in the Future of Work.
Building on a Transformational Tenure
Her appointment follows the resignation of Kofo Majekodunmi, under whose chairmanship the bank experienced notable growth, governance strengthening, and digital innovation.
During his tenure, FirstBank Ghana:
- Expanded product offerings
- Enhanced corporate governance frameworks
- Improved operational efficiency
- Strengthened profitability and resilience
Leadership Reaction
Group CEO of FirstBank, Olusegun Alebiosu, welcomed the appointment:
“Her exceptional track record in human capital leadership, coupled with her in-depth knowledge of our Group’s operations, positions her perfectly to steer the bank through this exciting new chapter.”
Responding to her appointment, Ms Ebe-Arthur said:
“I am honoured to assume the role of Acting Board Chairperson of FirstBank Ghana. I look forward to building on the strong foundations laid by my predecessor and working closely with the Board and management to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and excellence.”
