Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah Named New CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) and the Digital Chamber of Ghana (DCG) have announced the appointment of Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah as their new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.

With close to two decades of progressive leadership experience spanning Ghana’s telecommunications,
digital, and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors, Sylvia combines deep industry knowledge with a proven ability to build partnerships and deliver results, which she brings on board in her new roles.

Her inspiring career spans high-impact positions at leading multinational organisations, including MTN Ghana, Tigo (Millicom Ghana), AirtelTigo (AT Ghana), and Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (Diageo/Castel Group).

Throughout her telecoms career, Sylvia has been at the forefront of transformational projects shaping
Ghana’s telecom and digital landscape. She played a pivotal role in securing regulatory approvals for
Ghana’s first landmark telecom merger, spearheaded high-stakes public policy advocacy, and
championed initiatives that expanded connectivity, enhanced regulatory compliance, and strengthened
industry-government relations.

At MTN Ghana, she played a pivotal role in securing the 3G License and Submarine Cable Landing rights, both of which significantly contributed to establishing MTN as Ghana’s market leader in data services.

At AirtelTigo, Sylvia provided executive leadership during one of Ghana’s most complex mergers,
navigating regulatory landscapes, stakeholder management, and post-merger government relations. She
also supported the acquisition of its EMI License from the Bank of Ghana and served as a former Council
Member of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, giving her deep insight into the Chamber’s
mission and governance.

In addition to her executive roles, Sylvia has served as Board of Trustee Member of the Ghana Investment
Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) under the Ministry of Communications, where she
contributed to strategies for digital inclusion and the expansion of connectivity to underserved
communities. Sylvia also served as a Former Advisory Board Member of the Ghana Innovation Hub,
supporting initiatives aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and the growth of Ghana’s digital
economy.

Most recently, Sylvia served as Director of Corporate Relations at Guinness Ghana, where she led public
policy advocacy, sustainability, strategic communications and reputation management, achieving
significant wins. These included safeguarding their license to operate, driving local sourcing, and leading
their business sustainability agenda in Ghana.

Commenting on her appointment, Stephen Blewett, Chair of the Governing Council and CEO of MTN
Ghana, said: “Sylvia’s appointment represents an exciting new chapter for the Chamber. Her deep roots in the telecom sector, coupled with her proven ability to unite stakeholders and deliver tangible results, position her perfectly to lead the industry Chamber into its next phase of digital growth and innovation.”
Today’s announcement follows the successful conclusion of Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey’s tenure on June,
2025, after nearly eight years of service. The Council expresses its gratitude for his leadership and contributions, which helped establish strong advocacy platforms for the sector and laid the groundwork
for the Digital Chamber.
Expressing her vision for the role, Sylvia stated: “I am humbled to lead the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber of Ghana at such a defining time for Ghana’s digital journey. My mandate is clear – strengthening collaboration across government, industry and consumers. Together with our members, we will advocate for policies that enable inclusive and sustainable industry growth, safeguard critical telecommunication infrastructure, empower innovation, and ensure Ghana remains at the forefront of Africa’s digital renaissance.”

Sylvia holds an MBA in Management from Coventry University (UK), a Public Policy Analysis
certification from the London School of Economics, and a Leading Sustainable Corporations certification
from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School.

Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah’s appointment underscores the two Chambers’ commitment to visionary
leadership that serves industry, government, and Ghanaians as a whole.

The two Chambers wished her great success and committed to support her every step of the way.