Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah has been appointed as the new head of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber of Ghana, bringing with her a wealth of industry experience and a proven track record in building partnerships and delivering results.
Sylvia’s distinguished career spans high-impact roles at leading multinational organizations, including MTN Ghana, Tigo (Millicom Ghana), AirtelTigo (AT Ghana), and Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (Diageo/Castel Group). Throughout her journey, she has been at the forefront of transformational projects that have shaped Ghana’s telecom and digital landscape.
She played a pivotal role in securing regulatory approvals for Ghana’s first landmark telecom merger and led high-stakes public policy advocacy initiatives. Sylvia championed efforts to expand connectivity, enhance regulatory compliance, and strengthen relations between industry and government.
At MTN Ghana, she was instrumental in obtaining the 3G License and Submarine Cable Landing rights, cementing MTN’s position as a market leader in data services. At AirtelTigo, she provided executive leadership during one of Ghana’s most complex mergers, overseeing regulatory matters, stakeholder management, and post-merger government relations. She also supported the acquisition of the EMI License from the Bank of Ghana and served as a Council Member of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, giving her deep insight into the Chamber’s mission and governance.
Beyond her executive roles, Sylvia has served as Board of Trustee Member of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), contributing to digital inclusion strategies, and as an Advisory Board Member of the Ghana Innovation Hub, championing innovation and entrepreneurship.
Most recently, Sylvia served as Director of Corporate Relations at Guinness Ghana, where she led public policy advocacy, sustainability, and strategic communications. Her achievements included safeguarding the company’s operating license, promoting local sourcing, and advancing business sustainability in Ghana.
Welcoming her appointment, Stephen Blewett, Chair of the Governing Council and CEO of MTN Ghana, stated: “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.”
Sylvia succeeds Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, whose nearly eight-year tenure laid strong advocacy foundations for the sector and the Digital Chamber. The Council expressed its gratitude for his leadership and contributions.
Sharing her vision, 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.”
Sylvia holds an MBA in Management from Coventry University (UK), a Public Policy Analysis certificate from the London School of Economics, and a Leading Sustainable Corporations certificate from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School.
Her appointment underscores the Chambers’ commitment to visionary leadership, serving industry, government, and Ghanaians as a whole. The Chambers have pledged full support as she embarks on this new chapter.
About the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications: The Chamber represents the interests of telecommunication operators and infrastructure companies in Ghana, including AT Ghana, MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and associate members such as ATC Ghana, CSquared, Ericsson, Helios Towers Ghana, Huawei, and Spectrum Fibre Limited.
About the Digital Chamber of Ghana: The Digital Chamber unites Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem, bringing together electronic-money issuers and fintech partners—such as AT Money, G-Money, Mobile Money Limited (MTN), Telecel Cash, and Zeepay—to foster innovation, enhance regulatory collaboration, and promote financial inclusion.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
