Mr. Asiedu , a seasoned Banker and Financial Specialist brings on board his rich experience in the banking industry having been at the helm of affairs of Zenith Bank in Ghana as the Managing Director for over a period of six (6) years and served the Zenith Group for over a period of sixteen years.

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A Chartered Accountant by profession with about 20 years working experience, he has extensive expertise in auditing, business consulting, general banking, financial management and investment. His working experience ranges from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Zenith Bank Plc, Volta River Authority (VRA) and Standard Trust Bank Ghana Ltd (now UBA (Gh.) Ltd).

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and an Executive Masters’ degree in Business Administration (Finance Option) from the University of Ghana.

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Mr. Asiedu has also attended many courses both locally and internationally including Executive Management courses at Harvard Business School, Columbia University, The Wharton Business School (University of Pennsylvania), Stanford Graduate Business School, Kellogg School of Management, INSEAD and Euromoney Training.

He takes over from Mr. Stephen Kpordzih, a statement signed by Board Chairman Nana Soglo Alloh IV confirmed.

Mr Asiedu recently announced his resignation from Zenith Bank.