Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of both the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) and the Digital Chamber of Ghana (DCG), effective October 1, 2025.
Why it matters
- The dual leadership signals a tighter alignment between telecom and digital policy advocacy in Ghana.
- Owusu-Ankomah brings nearly 20 years of experience across telecom, digital, and FMCG sectors, positioning her to bridge industry, government, and consumer interests.
- Her appointment follows the conclusion of Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey’s nearly eight-year term, during which the foundations for the Digital Chamber were laid.
What to know
Background & track record
- Owusu-Ankomah has held leadership roles at MTN Ghana, Tigo (Millicom Ghana), AirtelTigo, and Guinness Ghana.
- At MTN Ghana, she played key roles in securing the 3G license and submarine cable landing rights—moves that bolstered the company’s data services position.
- At AirtelTigo, she participated in steering regulatory, stakeholder, and post-merger integration efforts.
- She also served on the Board of Trustees of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) and was an Advisory Board Member for the Ghana Innovation Hub.
Vision & mandate
In accepting the role, Owusu-Ankomah said she aims to strengthen collaboration across government, industry, and consumers. She emphasized goals such as:
- advocating policies that promote inclusive and sustainable industry growth
- protecting critical telecom infrastructure
- promoting innovation
- ensuring Ghana remains competitive in Africa’s digital economy
