Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems, the electronic payment infrastructure institution owned by the Bank of Ghana, has announced a refreshed executive leadership team following the appointment of Clara Arthur as Chief Executive Officer. The organisation also introduced new leadership roles, including a Chief Technology and Information Officer and an Advisor for Emerging Technologies, in what industry observers describe as a strategic repositioning of Ghana’s national payment infrastructure system.
Arthur, who previously served as General Manager for Projects and Business Development at GhIPSS between 2015 and 2019, returns with more than two decades of experience spanning banking, fintech, and digital payment systems. During her earlier stint at the institution, she led major initiatives including GhIPSS Instant Pay, mobile money interoperability, and the expansion of the e zwich network. She later worked with international development organisations such as CGAP and the United Nations Capital Development Fund, advising on digital financial services and payment infrastructure across emerging markets.
Also appointed is Emmanuel Kwabena Owusu as Chief Technology and Information Officer. Owusu brings over 17 years of experience in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, having held senior positions at companies including AirtelTigo, Vodafone, Huawei, and Ericsson. He was involved in major national connectivity projects, including secure digital infrastructure for government institutions across Ghana, and was recently recognised among Africa’s most influential telecom industry figures.
In another key move, GhIPSS repositioned one of its founding figures, Kwadwo Ntim, as Advisor to the Chief Executive for Emerging Technologies. Ntim played major roles in the development of several national payment platforms including e zwich, gh link, mobile money interoperability, and the GhanaPay Mobile Platform. The institution said the appointments signal its readiness to strengthen existing digital payment systems while preparing for the next phase of financial technology innovation across Ghana.