Dr. Joseph Tackie, Board Chairman
Joseph has over 25 years practical experience in working with the Private Sector and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana and has a field-based understanding of SME development and its role in enhancing livelihoods, and the relevant macro-economic and international issues impinging on SME development. He is currently the CEO of the National Medium-Term Private Sector Development Strategy (PSDS II) having previously served as the Coordinator of the Trade Sector Support Programme (TSSP) and the Industrial Sector Support Programme (ISSP) at the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Dr. Frank Gamadey, Member
Frank has a comprehensive working experience of over 20 years as a senior auditing, accounting, investment banking and management executive garnered through working in the manufacturing, oil marketing, automobile and investment banking industries in the private sector as well as the public sector of Ghana.
Through his extensive work experience in both the private and public sectors of Ghana, Frank has held several senior executive roles some of which include: Director of Audit, Associate Executive Director, Financial Controller & Head of Administration, Head of Asset Management, and Head of Pensions.
Francis Komla Nyoagbe, Executive Director
Francis has comprehensive experience across Investment Banking, Retail, Consultancy & Training and Mining. Prior to joining UMB-IHL, he was the Head of Corporate Finance & Research at National Trust Holding Company Limited (NTHC) where he provided leadership for the transformation of its Investment Management and Corporate Finance.
Francis joined NTHC from Strategic African Securities Limited where he was Manager, Corporate Finance and Investment Research. Prior to that he had worked in various roles including Consultant/Trainer and Assistant Accountant. He has over the years acquired rich experience in the areas of investment management, privatization, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions and financial restructuring.
Charles Emiola, Member
Charles Emiola is responsible for the shared services functions of UMB Capital, comprising Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Compliance. He heads a shared service centre, which is a consolidation of the business operations that provide professional services to its clients.
Prior to this role, Charles worked with Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited for about 14 years in various positions in Corporate Banking, Credit Risk Management and Business Support. Most recently, he was responsible for managing the bank’s distressed assets; here he headed up the Corporate Recovery team and demonstrated leadership expertise in debt restructuring, turnaround, risk management and cost control.