Sylvia Inkoom drives First National Bank Ghana’s efforts to expand its corporate banking services and support Ghana’s business communities.
Sylvia Inkoom is the Executive Director for Corporate and Investment Banking at First National Bank (FNB) Ghana. With over 16 years of experience in banking and finance, she has held various senior roles in both local and international financial institutions, specialising in corporate banking, relationship management, and treasury functions, including fixed income, interest rates, equities, and foreign exchange.
Before joining FNB Ghana, Inkoom held senior management positions at UBA Ghana Ltd, including Deputy Managing Director and Head of Corporate Banking. During her tenure, she managed client relationships and oversaw transactions across multiple sectors. Her experience includes working with complex financial products and high-profile corporate clients within Ghana’s banking industry.
Sylvia Inkoom joined FNB Ghana as Executive Director in February 2023. Her appointment coincided with the bank’s increased focus on expanding its corporate and investment banking services, especially targeting medium and large enterprises in emerging markets. According to FNB Ghana, Inkoom’s role involves strengthening client relationships, developing products, and driving market growth.
Sylvia Inkoom’s footprints at FNB Ghana.
FNB Ghana is part of the broader First National Bank group, which was recognised by Brand Finance as one of the world’s strongest banking brands in 2022. The bank offers a range of financial products and services, with a focus on corporate and investment banking aimed at supporting Ghana’s corporate sector through customised solutions and advisory services.
Since her appointment, FNB Ghana has reported notable financial improvements. In the first quarter of 2025, the bank posted a profit of GH₵30.68 million (roughly $2.9 million), more than doubling its earnings compared to the same period in the previous year.
One initiative launched under the top executive’s leadership is the First National Bank Journalism Academy. This programme, organised in partnership with the University of Media, Arts, and Communication, aims to provide business journalists with training in financial analysis, economic indicators, and the use of artificial intelligence in journalism.
Sylvia Inkoom has also overseen the development of financial products and advisory services tailored to client needs, including wealth management strategies, insurance, and retirement planning. FNB Ghana continues to promote integrated financial advice and bancassurance products designed to support clients’ long-term financial goals.
As FNB Ghana continues to develop its presence in the corporate banking sector, Sylvia Inkoom’s role remains central to the bank’s strategy of innovation and excellent service delivery.
