Amma Gyampo Named CEO of Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association

She succeeds Hannah Acquah, who grew GVCA’s membership by 150% and strengthened its operational framework

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The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has appointed Amma Gyampo as its new CEO, signaling a renewed push to expand Ghana’s private capital industry.

She succeeds Hannah Acquah, who grew GVCA’s membership by 150% and strengthened its operational framework.

Who is Amma Gyampo

A seasoned strategist with two decades of global consulting experience, Gyampo has worked across impact investing, innovative finance, eGovernment, and private sector development.

She co-founded Impact Investing Ghana and ScaleUp Africa, and has consulted for major organizations like Vodafone, BlackBerry, Mastercard Foundation, and GIZ.

Her vision for GVCA

Gyampo plans to:

  • Reduce investment barriers by streamlining policies, tax, and legal frameworks.
  • Advocate for local domiciliation of funds to retain capital within Ghana.
  • Promote co-investment platforms for stronger collaboration among fund managers and investors.
  • Enhance professional development for GVCA members.

What they’re saying

  • “We will execute our strategic action plan with policymakers, investors, and fund managers to create an enabling environment for private capital to thrive.”Amma Gyampo, CEO, GVCA
  • Amma’s appointment comes at a critical time for the industry. She brings deep experience in ecosystem building and collaboration.”Matthew Boadu Adjei, Board Chair, GVCA

The big picture

Under Gyampo’s leadership, GVCA aims to boost investor confidence, drive private capital growth, and support high-growth businesses—a move expected to fuel job creation and economic expansion in Ghana.


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