Letshego Africa has appointed Ato Okyir to the position of Group Head of New Ventures (Technology Innovation). Before joining Letshego, Ato Okyir worked as the Chief Information Officer for Standard Chartered Ghana, where he began his extensive technology-focused career in 1993.
He brings with him 15 years of banking technology experience from all over the continent. As Standard Chartered’s Chief Information Officer, he was responsible for maintaining the bank’s technology infrastructure and supporting business activities across all business segments. He also ensured that all country and Standard Chartered Group policies, statutory regulations, local banking laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and industry practices were being followed.
The Group’s Chief Executive, Andrew Okai, announced the appointment, saying, “Ghana is one of our largest profit-generating centers, so it makes sense that we leverage the regional expertise and talent available locally, not only for the benefit of our local business and subsidiary, but also for the Group as a whole.
Letshego recognizes that cultural diversity is an asset and an advantage in a pan-African organization, and we are delighted to have Ato join our regional family. His digital and tech experience will be invaluable as we strive to become the continent’s leading digital-first, inclusive finance organization.
Ato Okyir, Group Head of New Ventures for Technology Innovation, commented on his new appointment, saying, “Letshego is a well-established Africa brand on an exciting transformation trajectory into digital.” “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute my own skills and experience to a regional organization with such a dynamic vision for achieving sustainable growth and impact in so many Sub-Saharan markets.”
Letshego Ghana, a subsidiary of the Letshego Group, employs more than th Letshego launched the LetsGo Digital Mall in 2021, an online platform that provides customers with easy access to solutions and services via multiple digital channels, including web, USSD, WhatsApp, and mobile.
a has demonstrated its strategic and potential value to the Group with a cumulative aggregated growth of 600% over the last five years, more than tripling its profit before tax proportion in the same period.
Letshego Africa recently announced its Transformation Strategy, which includes a tactical roadmap for achieving its 2025 ambitions and vision of becoming a world-class retail financial services organization, driven by digitalization and strategic investment in empowering and growing regional talent.
Letshego launched the LetsGo Digital Mall in 2021.
Letshego Ghana, a subsidiary of the Letshego Group, employs more than th Letshego launched the LetsGo Digital Mall in 2021, an online platform that provides customers with easy access to solutions and services via multiple digital channels, including web, USSD, WhatsApp, and mobile.
a has demonstrated its strategic and potential value to the Group by growing by 600% cumulatively over the last year.
Letshego launched the LetsGo Digital Mall in 2021, an online platform that provides customers with easy access to solutions and services via multiple digital channels, including web, USSD, WhatsApp, and mobile.
