Company Directors
Joseph N. Essien is a chartered banker by profession and holds an EMBA (Finance option) and Bsc. Administration (Banking and Finance) from University of Ghana Business School. As the head of Bidvest Microfinance, he is responsible for the implementation of policy decisions formulated by the Board. He worked with Zenith Bank for ten years, and during this period, rose through the ranks to become the Branch Head of Graphic Road Branch for 7 years running. Before Zenith Bank, he worked at the National Banking College as a Research and Administrative assistant at the SME Development Centre; coordinating and marketing SME Credit Training Programs offered by the College.
Joseph’s role as a Branch Manager made him work on a wide variety of assignments relating to the provision of financial and advisory services to customers. This diverse client portfolio, exposed him to a variety of business models and cultures. This has not only strengthened his analytical and problem-solving skills, but also taught him how small, medium and large businesses are effectively managed. This led him to develop a keen interest in issues relating to business and management.
His job functions, aided in developing a solid foundation in teamwork, become skilled at leading team projects such as organizing financial planning seminars for clients and also as a task team member in consultancy projects such as Ghana Development Marketplace (An initiative of the World Bank that seeks to reward innovative ideas from entrepreneurs) for IFC and as well as being a judge for Google and TechnoServe sponsored ‘Belief Begin Become’, which is a business plan competition for small and medium enterprises.
James Akpakli started his education in Ghana and currently holds an MSc in Management studies (London), a first-degree business administration and he is also a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. For the past 7 years, he has been the financial controller at Raincoat Roofing system, helping the company grow from a start-up to become a name to reckon with in the Ghanaian roofing industry well respected by industry players. Before this, he worked with Investia Ltd, London as a Financial Accountant for two years. He also worked with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, London for 7 years as the Finance Assistant. He worked for the Department of Environment in London as an Administrative Assistant for 6 years. He has a passion for developing new business and has a worth of experience in finance and administration.
Anita Dawson-Amoah holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Ghana (Legon) and a Master of Business Administration in Business Psychology from the University of Applied Management-Ghana Campus. She has worked with and headed one of the strategic units of a prominent banking institution in Ghana, most notably Zenith Bank. Anita also worked for the Okantey Consulting Group as a Human Resource Manager and was in charge of recruitment and placement for corporate institutions. She is an experienced Customer Service officer and HR practitioner with diverse and indebt knowledge in the management of people. She currently works an Executive Director in charge of Operations and Human Resource Head of Bidvest. Anita is married and blessed with two kids.
Mr Eric Dako has in-depth knowledge and practical experience in corporate management, sales and marketing and the establishment and maintenance of continuous organizational quality in the improvement of systems. He rose through the ranks with dedication and handwork and is currently an Executive Director of Toyota Ghana with proven managerial and leadership skills.
He has a doctorate in business administration from the Swiss Management University, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Ghana, Legon and has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from KNUST. Has over 25years of work experience in various positions out of which 20 years has been in active managerial posts. Eric has a passion for imparting knowledge through coaching. He is also a successful businessman and has tried the diverse business mode
Alex Aryeetey iis a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant Ghana. He has an executive MBA in finance from the University of Ghana business school. He is a senior partner to Aryeetey and Associates and has practised for the past 20 years. Over the Period Alex has built different teams in solving and implementing strategies and has achieved more than 95% positive results. Alex comes highly recommended and has a passion for tutoring and mentoring individuals with set goals. He is also a Local representative of DFK International, a network of firms operating in 90 countries around the world with headquarters in London, Russel square.
Alex is a skilled executive with immense experience in the field of Finance and Audit and is set to bring those to bear as a director of Bidvest.
Derek Adjei-Sika graduated from the University of Ghana with a Bachelor`s Degree in Psychology and Political Science. He was conferred an MBA degree in Marketing in 2017 after successfully completing all course work and submitting his final project work at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
He has been in the banking industry for over the past decade and rose through the ranks starting at an entry-level and ending as the Branch Manager of one of Zenith bank`s Branches in Ghana. In this role, he worked together with the Management of the Bank to increase the shareholder value and maximizing profit by improving the operational efficiencies and ensuring the judicious utilization of available resources of the bank.
Prior to this role, he also has experience in the public sector of Ghana, at the National Commission on Civic Education and also at the Ministry of Local Government where he served as a Unit Committee member. With a successful completion of all courses with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Derek has a vast experience in the area of Investment analysis, management and has acquired very sharp advisory techniques over the years. He joined Bidvest Microfinance in September, 2018 as an Executive Director in charge of Credit and Marketing
He is a Christian who loves to give financial and investment management advice, especially to the Youth. He has a passion for supporting and nurturing new businesses and married with 3 children.
Secretary
Justina Tete Donkor is a private legal practitioner specializing in commercial law, aviation and land law, conveyancing and drafting along with general legal practice. She holds a BL from the Ghana law school and an LLB from the University of Ghana Legon. She is a long standing member of the Ghana Bar Association and a proud associate member of the Chartered institute of transport. Justina previously worked as the officer in charge, Ministry of Trade, Kotoka International Airport, as part-time legal practice for four years with Akuffo-Addo and Prempeh & co, private legal practioners, as an acting director for the economic regulation department and legal office for the Ghana civil aviation authority for two years and as a solicitor secretary for the Ghana civil aviation authority for another five years. She is currently a senior partner at Justking and Associate and has been with the firm for the past twenty one years. Justina is happily married with two kids.
