Clara B. Arthur Assumes CEO Role at GhIPSS, Commencing September 1st
New CEO Set to Revolutionize Ghana's Digital Payments Landscape
Clara B. Arthur, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in financial services and technology, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS). This appointment, effective September 1, 2025, marks a significant milestone for Ghana's digital payments industry.
Arthur, who succeeds Archie Hesse who served for over 17 years, brings a fresh strategic vision, leadership, and innovation to GhIPSS. Her extensive experience, which includes roles at Fidelity Bank, Ecobank, and international financial organizations, where she led digital and payment technology initiatives, is expected to significantly impact Ghana's digital payments space.
During her tenure as General Manager of Business Development at GhIPSS (2015-2020), Arthur steered the development of fintech solutions, demonstrating a deep sector knowledge and a proven track record in driving growth and innovation. Her expertise is likely to accelerate GhIPSS’s mission to build a robust, interoperable digital payments ecosystem in Ghana.
Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana and GhIPSS Board Chairman, expressed confidence that Arthur will bring a fresh perspective and strategic direction, helping GhIPSS advance to its next growth phase and embrace new opportunities in the payments industry.
Arthur's appointment comes at a time when Ghana's digital payments space is evolving rapidly. She is expected to enhance Ghana's digital payments infrastructure through innovative fintech solutions, build on GhIPSS’s legacy while driving new technological adoption, interoperability, and financial inclusion, and strengthen partnerships across financial institutions and technology platforms to shape future digital payment services in Ghana.
In her own words, Arthur expressed her excitement about returning to GhIPSS and looking forward to continuing to drive meaningful impact, embrace new opportunities, and shape a future in the payments industry.
As a subsidiary of the Bank of Ghana, GhIPSS plays a central role in driving financial infrastructure in Ghana, including mobile money interoperability and instant payments. Arthur's leadership is poised to shape the next phase of innovation in Ghana's digital payments industry.
This appointment is a pivotal moment positioned to accelerate innovation and the transformation of Ghana’s payments landscape.
- Clara Arthur's extensive background in finance, business, and technology, as well as her successful track record in digital payments and fintech solutions at GhIPSS, positions her well to revolutionize Ghana's digital payments landscape.
- With Arthur's appointment, GhIPSS is poised to drive change and innovation in Ghana's business sector through cutting-edge fintech solutions, interoperability, and technological adoption, thus reshaping the digital payments industry.
