On Tuesday, the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) announced that Amma Gyampo has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. This marks a new chapter for the association, which is focused on driving private capital growth in Ghana.
Gyampo replaced Hannah Acquah, who increased GVCA membership by 150 percent, expanded activities, and established a solid operational structure.
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Amma Gyampo’s leadership
Amma Gyampo, a seasoned strategist with over 20 years of experience, brings expertise in impact investing, innovative finance, and private sector development.
She co-founded Impact Investing Ghana and ScaleUp Africa and has worked with global organisations like Vodafone and the Mastercard Foundation.
Amma Gyampo, the New Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA), expressed her commitment to creating an environment for private capital to thrive, stating, “The Association understands the risk aversion, regulatory ambiguity, and capacity-building gaps that must be addressed. We will execute our strategic action plan with our members, policymakers, regulators, pension funds, investors, and fund managers to create an enabling environment for private capital to thrive.
By promoting policies, innovative funding vehicles and strategic collaborations, we aim to build local and international investor confidence and drive sustainable, inclusive economic growth.”
GVCA’s strategic goals
Under Gyampo’s leadership, GVCA aims to reduce investment barriers through policy reforms and advocate for local domiciliation of funds. The association also plans to promote co-investment platforms and enhance professional development for its members.
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Board Chair Matthew Boadu Adjei emphasised her ability to foster collaboration, saying, “Amma’s appointment comes at a time when the industry is championing key reforms in the sector to make it a preferred destination for PE/VC practice in Africa. She is an experienced ecosystem builder with a unique understanding of how to build consensus and pathways to collaborative industry action.
Building on our strong foundation, Amma’s leadership marks the beginning of a bold new phase for GVCA as it continues to shape Ghana’s private capital ecosystem for job creation and SME growth. We want to use this opportunity to say a big thank you to Hannah for her pioneering role as the first CEO for the association and the good work done!”.
Gyampo’s vision includes leveraging technology to streamline investment processes and improve access to funding for startups and small businesses. By building strong networks among investors and entrepreneurs, she hopes to stimulate innovation and drive economic growth across various sectors in Ghana.