Matilda Asante-Asiedu

Matilda Asante-Asiedu is the Group Head of Retail Banking at Access Bank Ghana Plc, where she leads strategy for individual customers, SMEs, high-net-worth clients, consumer finance, and bancassurance. She is widely recognized for championing financial inclusion, particularly through the award-winning “W Initiative” for women.

Biography & Background

• Name: Matilda Asante-Asiedu

• Nationality: Ghanaian

• Current Role: Group Head, Retail Banking – Access Bank Ghana Plc

• Expertise: Retail banking, strategic marketing communications, corporate reputation management, governmental relations, and journalism.

Education

• Diploma in Journalism – Ghana Institute of Journalism

• MA in Journalism Studies – Cardiff University, UK

• MBA in Marketing – GIMPA Business School, University of Reading (Henley Management College affiliation) Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both media and business, enabling her to transition seamlessly from journalism into corporate leadership.

Career Journey

• Journalism: Early career as a journalist, contributing to Ghana’s political and socio-economic discourse.

• Access Bank Ghana:

  • Currently oversees Retail Banking, managing diverse customer segments including SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and consumer finance.

  • Leads the W Initiative, Access Bank’s flagship women-focused financial inclusion program, which has won multiple awards including the 2020 Global Financial Inclusion Award from The Banker magazine.

Recognition & Awards

• Global Financial Inclusion Award (2020) – The Banker magazine

• Top 100 Inspirational Women in Africa (2019) – Glitz Africa & Crown Women Rising

• Recognized for her leadership in advancing women’s access to finance and promoting inclusive banking.

Leadership & Influence

Matilda Asante-Asiedu is celebrated as a multi-skilled corporate leader who blends her background in journalism with banking expertise. She has become a strong advocate for financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, and SME growth in Ghana. Her leadership at Access Bank Ghana continues to shape the bank’s reputation as a socially responsible and customer-focused institution.

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