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The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has announced the appointment of Amma Gyampo as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), signalling a strategic push to accelerate private capital investments in Ghana.
Mrs. Gyampo takes over from Hannah Acquah, whose tenure saw a 150% increase in GVCA’s membership and significant expansion of the association’s activities, strengthening its operational framework.
With 20 years of experience in global management consulting, impact investing, and private sector development, Mrs. Gyampo is well-positioned to lead GVCA’s mission. She has worked with leading organisations, including Vodafone, BlackBerry, Mastercard Foundation, GIZ, the European Union, and YouthConnekt Africa Hub and Fund.
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As a founding member of Impact Investing Ghana and ScaleUp Africa, she has played a crucial role in mobilising funding and support for over 10,000 women, youth, and startup ecosystem stakeholders across Africa and the Diaspora.
Mrs. Gyampo has outlined key priorities for her tenure, focusing on reducing investment barriers, enhancing collaboration among fund managers and investors, and driving regulatory reforms. She aims to:
- De-risk investments through policy, tax, and legal harmonisation.
- Advocate for local domiciliation of funds
- Promote co-investment platforms
- Support the professional development of GVCA members.
“The Association understands the risk aversion, regulatory ambiguity, and capacity-building gaps that must be addressed,” Gyampo stated. “We will execute our strategic action plan with policymakers, regulators, pension funds, investors, and fund managers to create an enabling environment for private capital to thrive.”
GVCA Board Chair, Matthew Boadu Adjei, expressed confidence in Gyampo’s leadership, highlighting her experience in ecosystem building and collaborative industry action.
“Amma’s appointment comes at a time when the industry is championing key reforms to make Ghana a preferred destination for PE/VC practice in Africa,” he said.
He also commended outgoing CEO Hannah Acquah for her role in strengthening GVCA and laying a solid foundation for its next phase of growth.
Mrs. Gyampo’s appointment is expected to drive innovation, strengthen investor confidence, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Ghana’s private equity and venture capital landscape.
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