The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) and the Digital Chamber of Ghana (DCG) have 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 Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors, Ms Owusu-Ankomah combines deep industry knowledge with a proven ability to build partnerships and deliver results, which she brings on board in her new roles.
Her 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, she has been at the forefront of transformational projects shaping.
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 played a pivotal role in securing the 3G License and Submarine Cable Landing rights, both of which significantly contributed to establishing MTN as Ghana’s market leader in data services.
At AirtelTigo, Sylvia 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, Sylvia has served as Board of Trustee 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. Sylvia 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.
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 said “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 said.
BY TIMES REPORTER
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