Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah is the new CEO of GCT and DCG
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) and the Digital Chamber of Ghana (DCG) have announced the appointment of Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah as their new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.
With close to two decades of progressive leadership experience spanning Ghana’s telecommunications, digital, and FMCG sectors, Sylvia combines deep industry knowledge with a proven ability to build partnerships and deliver results, which she brings to her new roles.
Her inspiring career spans high-impact positions at leading multinational organisations, including MTN Ghana, Tigo (Millicom Ghana), AirtelTigo (AT Ghana), and Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (Diageo/Castel Group).
Throughout her telecoms career, Sylvia has been at the forefront of transformational projects shaping Ghana’s telecom and digital landscape.
She played a pivotal role in securing regulatory approvals for Ghana’s first landmark telecom merger, spearheaded high-stakes public policy advocacy, and championed initiatives that expanded connectivity, enhanced regulatory compliance, and strengthened industry-government relations.
At MTN Ghana, she was instrumental in securing the 3G License and Submarine Cable Landing rights, both of which helped establish MTN as Ghana’s market leader in data services.
At AirtelTigo, she provided executive leadership during one of Ghana’s most complex mergers, navigating regulatory landscapes, stakeholder management, and post-merger government relations.
She also supported the acquisition of its EMI License from the Bank of Ghana and served as a former Council Member of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, giving her deep insight into the Chamber’s mission and governance.
In addition to her executive roles, Owusu-Ankomah has served as a Board of Trustees Member of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) under the Ministry of Communications, where she contributed to strategies for digital inclusion and the expansion of connectivity to underserved communities.
She also served as a former Advisory Board Member of the Ghana Innovation Hub, supporting initiatives aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and the growth of Ghana’s digital economy.
Most recently, she served as Director of Corporate Relations at Guinness Ghana, where she led public policy advocacy, sustainability, strategic communications, and reputation management, achieving significant wins.
These included safeguarding their license to operate, driving local sourcing, and leading their business sustainability agenda in Ghana.
Commenting on her appointment, Stephen Blewett, Chair of the Governing Council and CEO of MTN Ghana, said: “Sylvia’s appointment represents an exciting new chapter for the Chamber. Her deep roots in the telecom sector, coupled with her proven ability to unite stakeholders and deliver tangible results, position her perfectly to lead the industry Chamber into its next phase of digital growth and innovation.”
Expressing her vision for the role, Sylvia stated: “I am humbled to lead the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber of Ghana at such a defining time for Ghana’s digital journey. My mandate is clear – strengthening collaboration across government, industry and consumers. Together with our members, we will advocate for policies that enable inclusive and sustainable industry growth, safeguard critical telecommunication infrastructure, empower innovation, and ensure Ghana remains at the forefront of Africa’s digital renaissance.”
She holds an MBA in Management from Coventry University (UK), a Public Policy Analysis certification from the London School of Economics, and a Leading Sustainable Corporations certification from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School.
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