Lydia Essah
Board Member, GCB Bank
Lydia Essah
Board Member, GCB Bank
Mrs. Lydia Essah is a seasoned banking operations executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry. She began her career at GCB at the branch level and climbed the ranks to become the Chief Manager and Area Manager of the Tema Zone, overseeing all operational aspects of 19 branches.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Essah has been recognized for her innovative and transformative leadership, introducing professional business dress codes and creating Corporate Desks and Branch Management Committee Systems that reshaped the branch culture.
Mrs. Essah is a holder of a Masters Degree from GIMPA (Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration) and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Ghana (English/History – Honours), in addition to several professional development certificates and programs both internationally and nationally.
Mrs. Essah’s demonstrated record of exceeding profit targets and wealth of banking experience make her a valuable addition to any board.
Lydia Essah is ranked in Avance Media’s Inaugural list of Top 100 Ghana’s Women Board Directors collated in partnership with Acreaty Ghana.