Ellis Atekpe is a seasoned banking executive and entrepreneur with a proven track record of strategic leadership and operational excellence. He has extensive experience in fund-raising, investment advisory and Mergers and Acquisitions. He is the Co-founder of Dynamic Data Solutions LTD and GHL Bank, contributing to its vision, mission, and corporate governance structure.
As the Executive Director of GHL Bank, he managed the Operations Division of the bank encompassing IT, HR and Legal. Ellis directed the selection and implementation of the bank’s foundational platforms and was integral in the transformation of a Mortgage Company (Ghana Home Loans PLC) into a fully-fledged Bank (GHL Bank).
Ellis Atekpe has over the past two decades contributed to the growth of various companies including HFC Bank as Head of Mortgage Operations; Investment Promotion and Client Advisory Service Manager for Goldshield Contact Services in the UK where he spearheaded the development of a multi-national client base of corporate and institutional clients.
In his role as the Chief Operating Officer of First National Bank LTD, Ellis has been instrumental in steering the Company through significant milestones, including the successful merger with GHL Bank and the deployment of a transformative banking platform across multiple jurisdictions. His professional experience spans oversight of global market operations, trade operations, credit fulfillment and customer experience enhancement through technology and digitalization. He is responsible for policy formulation, strategic planning, and implementation. Ellis is Chair, Design Authority.
He is enthusiastic about business growth, youth, and ICT. Ellis is an alum of L’Institut d’Administration des Enterprises- JAE Paris and Sorbonne University, Paris France where he studied Corporate Management and Finance, including a BSc in Economics from the University of Buckingham, England.
Ellis Atekpe serves on various Corporate and Advisory Boards and is Chairman of the Board of Dynamic Data Solutions LTD (dds55).
