Hubtel Names Patience Akyianu as New Board Chair

...following Hans Nilsson's ten years of service Ghana's top payment service provider, Hubtel, has revealed the selection of Patienc...

...following Hans Nilsson's ten years of service

Ghana's top payment service provider, Hubtel, has revealed the selection of Patience Akyianu as its new Board Chair. She takes over from Hans Nilsson, who is leaving after ten years of leading the company through significant governance changes and key growth achievements.

Hans has been the head of Hubtel's Board since 2015, guiding the company through ten years of change. During his time, committee structures were established, governance was brought into line with Bank of Ghana regulations, and oversight was enhanced.

He also managed to meet a long-term revenue goal established in 2015 and led independent assessments that positioned Hubtel for possible public market evaluation. Recognized for his coaching approach, Hans promoted data-driven discussions in the boardroom and contributed to building trust in Hubtel's operations and team.

Patience Akyianu offers significant leadership expertise from the banking and insurance industries. She has previously held the position of Managing Director at Barclays Bank Ghana (now known as Absa) and served as Chief Financial Officer for Standard Chartered's Africa regional operations based in Johannesburg. Additionally, she has been an Independent Non-Executive Director at Ecobank Ghana.

Since becoming a member of Hubtel's Board in 2021, Patience has played a key role in enhancing governance and providing strategic direction. Her expertise in finance, risk management, and regulatory compliance positions her effectively to guide the board as Hubtel expands its presence in Ghana's payments and commerce industry and gets ready for targeted regional growth.

It has been an honor to work as Chair of Hubtel," stated Hans Nilsson, the previous Chair. "The board is solid, the leadership team is prepared, and the company is in a good position for its next phase. This is the appropriate moment for a scheduled transition. I extend my best wishes to Patience and the board.

Being part of this board since 2021 has demonstrated to me the power of the team and the vast potential available," said Patience Akyianu, the new Board Chair. "The main focus is evident: preserve trust, simplify daily transactions for users and businesses, and enhance governance standards as Hubtel expands in Ghana and throughout Africa.

Hubtel gains from leaders who develop both systems and individuals," said Alex Bram, Chief Executive Officer. "We appreciate Hans for ten years of consistent leadership and are pleased to introduce Patience as Chair to lead governance, strategy, and controlled expansion.

The board initiated succession planning far ahead of time to guarantee a seamless transition in leadership. This organized transfer promotes consistency in strategy and governance, and assures stakeholders that Hubtel's commitment to payment reliability, merchant value, and compliance will stay the same.

Patience's professional journey has involved holding leadership positions where she was directly responsible for finance, risk management, and operational functions. Her experience in the boardroom encompasses interaction with regulatory bodies and familiarity with the standards required for listed companies, which complements Hubtel's strategic goals. The board's choice to appoint Patience reflects its commitment to maintaining trust, ensuring robust leadership, and fostering growth while being accountable to regulators, merchants, and customers.

Under her guidance, Hubtel will continue to emphasize dependable products, support for merchants, sound governance, transparent dialogue with regulators and partners, and ongoing investment in risk management systems and data. During the next 12–24 months, the board will concentrate on enhancing payment reliability, acquiring and retaining merchants, and examining targeted regional prospects.

About Hubtel

Hubtel is a top technology firm authorized by the Bank of Ghana as an Advanced Payment Service Provider. The company simplifies the process for individuals to locate and pay for daily necessities offered by local businesses of various scales.

Established in 2005, Hubtel has 23 branches throughout Ghana and employs roughly 700 people. The company's goal is to advance Africa by helping individuals access and pay for daily necessities, aiming to be Africa's most valuable enterprise.

Hubtel's expansion and creativity have been acknowledged by the Financial Times, which designated it as Ghana's top-growing company in 2022. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Forbes Magazine have also highlighted Hubtel for its contributions to Africa's digital landscape.

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