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 1st October 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 on board in her new roles.
Her inspiring career spans high-impact positions at leading multinational organizations, 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, 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.
Most recently, Sylvia 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.”
Today’s announcement follows the successful conclusion of Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey’s tenure on June, 2025, after nearly eight years of service.
The Council expresses its gratitude for his leadership and contributions, which helped establish strong advocacy platforms for the sector and laid the groundwork for the Digital Chamber.
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.”
Sylvia 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.
Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah’s appointment underscores the two Chambers commitment to visionary leadership that serves industry, government, and Ghanaians as a whole. As she steps into this new chapter, the two Chambers wish her great success and commit to support her every step of the way.
About the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications:
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications is the foremost industry association representing the interests of telecommunication operators and infrastructure companies in Ghana.
The Chamber is deeply dedicated to promoting and advancing the growth of the telecommunications industry, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to consumers, and supporting the country’s socio-economic development.
The Chamber represents AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo), MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana and associate members across infrastructure and technology, including ATC Ghana, CSquared, Ericsson, Helios Towers Ghana, Huawei, and Spectrum Fibre Limited.
About the Digital Chamber of Ghana:
The Digital Chamber of Ghana is the unified voice for Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem.
The Chamber brings together the country’s electronic-money issuers and fintech partners – including AT Money, G-Money, Mobile Money Limited (MTN), Telecel Cash, Zeepay among others – to foster innovation, enhance regulatory collaboration, and promote financial inclusion.
