Fidelity Bank Ghana has appointed Mr. Kwabena Boateng as its new Deputy Managing Director for Wholesale Banking, effective 1st October 2024.

Mr. Boateng brings more than 20 years of extensive banking experience to his new role, strengthening the bank’s leadership team.

Before this appointment, he served as Divisional Director for Corporate and Institutional Banking at Fidelity Bank, where he played a key role in driving the growth of the bank’s corporate banking portfolio.

Since joining Fidelity Bank in 2017, Mr. Boateng has been recognised for his strong leadership and strategic contributions, aligning his efforts with the bank's overall objectives. His banking career has seen him hold leadership positions at Standard Chartered Bank, where he served as Executive Director and Head of Commercial Banking, Executive Director and Head of Commercial Clients, and General Manager of SME Banking.

In addition to his banking expertise, Mr. Boateng started his career as a civil engineer, overseeing major road construction projects across Ghana.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr Julian Opuni, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, said, “Kwabena brings to this role a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a proven track record of leadership excellence. His comprehensive understanding of the banking landscape, combined with his focus on innovation and customer-centricity, makes him the ideal candidate to drive our wholesale banking agenda forward and I am delighted to appoint him to this new role. I look forward to his continued success in elevating our banking services to new heights.”

Mr. Boateng expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, saying, “I am deeply honoured by this appointment and the confidence reposed in me by the Board and Management of Fidelity Bank. It is a great privilege to lead the Wholesale Banking Division at such a pivotal moment in our journey of transformation and growth. I look forward to working with my talented colleagues across the bank to deliver exceptional value to our clients while contributing to the overall growth of the bank.”

Mr. Boateng holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Ghana and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He has also completed the Executive Programme at Harvard Kennedy School.

Fidelity Bank has congratulated Mr. Boateng on his appointment and wished him success in his new role.