
Thomas Hughes Amissah
Ag. Deputy Managing Director
Seasoned executive with over 18 years of leadership experience spanning banking, auditing, financial management, and the FMCG sector.
Profile
Thomas Hughes Amissah is a seasoned executive with over 18 years of leadership experience spanning banking, auditing, financial management, and the FMCG sector. As a chartered accountant and a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) and the Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana (IIA), he is recognized for his proven track record in driving growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and leading strategic transformations to deliver long-term success.
Thomas has held executive leadership positions across several prominent organizations, including Olam Agri Limited, National Investment Bank (NIB), Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), Bank of Ghana (BoG), and Ghacem Limited, where he spearheaded the development and implementation of internal auditing policies, establishing rigorous governance standards. He strengthened risk management frameworks, fortifying the organizations' resilience to financial and operational challenges, and led transformative initiatives to enhance internal controls, effectively mitigating risks related to fraud and errors. Thomas has also mentored senior professionals, cultivating leadership and driving growth within the finance and FMCG sectors.
Thomas holds an MBA (Finance), a BBA (Accounting) from the Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration, and a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy from Cape Coast Technical University. He has also completed advanced training in IFRS, tax planning, Basel II & III, and risk-based audits.
With his passion for driving results and creating long-term success, Thomas is equipped to lead and inspire organizations toward achieving exceptional outcomes.