Mr. Samuel Ashitey Adjei, MD Ecobank(Ghana) Limited.

ECOBANK Ghana is acclaimed the best bank in Ghana's banking industry by independent industry analysts and customers. Noted for high quality service delivery, pioneering role in product innovation, superior technology and its high quality staff, Ecobank Ghana has been voted the best bank in Ghana on five out of the six Ghana Banking Awards organized by Corporate Initiative Ghana (CIG).

Established in 1990 as a private limited liability company and a merchant bank, Ecobank Ghana has been a proactive player in the banking industry and grew to become the leading merchant bank in the country. Following the introduction of universal banking by the Central Bank in 2003, Ecobank became the first bank to be licensed as a universal bank and is implementing its medium term strategy of transforming itself from a predominantly wholesale bank into a retail bank. The Bank got listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange in July 2006 after a successful Initial Public Offer (IPO) which was oversubscribed by 115%. In line with its retail banking strategy, the Bank grew its branch network from 9 to 21 in 2006 and also expanded its ATMs across the Branches and other strategic locations in the country.

With its branches fully networked and systems integrated, the Bank's IT infrastructure is up-to-date, thereby creating the convenience and flexibility in transacting banking businesses at any outlet of the Bank. Some of the IT driven products of the Bank include Internet Banking Service, Electronic Payment System, ATMs, Card Systems and Client Daily Statements via e-mails.

Aerial view, Ecobank(Ghana) Limited Headquarters

In addition, the Bank has a fully fledged portfolio of banking products and services for both its Retail Banking and Wholesale banking segments including current and savings accounts, debit card services, loans and advances, microfinance, finance leases, etc. It also offers treasury products such as money and foreign exchange market products including time, call and savings deposits, treasury bills and funds management, spots and forwards as well as correspondent banking services for both its retail and wholesale banking clients. On trade finance, the bank facilitates international trade payments in both Africa and other international markets. Products offered include import/export letters of credit, bills on collection and specialised regional trade services. The Bank also offers Wealth Management services covering private banking, investment and financial advisory services and asset management for pension funds and employee savings schemes.

Ecobank Ghana's mission is to become a strategic part of a world-class African banking Group. The Bank's vision is to provide its customers convenient, accessible and reliable banking products and services. Ecobank Ghana is a member of the ECOBANK Group with representation in sixteen (16) countries in West and Central Africa and has been at the forefront of the financial integration of the region.

Ranked as the 4th largest bank in Ghana in terms of total assets at FYE 2006, Ecobank Ghana has shown consistency in delivering shareholder value through its strong and consistent financial performance.

A socially responsible corporate citizen, the BANK supports and provides relief for many diverse causes. ECOBANK consistently supports the Children's ward of the Ridge Hospital, the Korle-Bu Children's Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic Centre and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The BANK also supports the education and sports sectors as well as other social causes.

Ecobank has an experienced and dynamic management team, headed by Mr. Samuel Ashitey Adjei, a seasoned banker. The Bank also has a competent Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Tei Mensa Mante, an Investment Banker with over 25 years working experience within the World Bank Group.