Gifty Owusu-Nhyira is a versatile banking professional with more than 12 years of industry experience. After completing her MSc in Risk Management and Finance at the University of Kent, United Kingdom, she became an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (ACIB, Ghana) in 2011.
As the Regional Coordinator for Ecobank West Africa, Gifty is dedicated to spearheading comprehensive initiatives that integrate environmental, social, and economic sustainability into the core operations of Ecobank Ghana and four other West African countries. She has experience in sustainable finance and a proven track record in developing and implementing impactful strategies. She is committed to ensuring that the bank remains at the forefront of responsible banking practices.
In the Environmental and Sustainability space, Gifty has been a practitioner member of the Institute of Environmental Management Assessment, UK, since 2021 and has now been awarded the full membership status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv).
Gifty is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA (Sustainability Professional Program).
Wayne Dunn is the founder of the CSR Training Institute and CSR | ESG Institute. A former Professor of Practice in sustainability at McGill University, he is recognized as a global thought leader and pragmatic problem solver, frequently speaking on business, social responsibility, economics, and strategy at events worldwide.
He is an award-winning global sustainability expert with extensive teaching, writing, lecturing and advisory service experience. He is supported by an extensive faculty and advisory team.
Leadership on SDGs & Business “The pedigree speaks for itself…Pragmatic and global thought leadership on aligning SDGs and business.”
Dr. Eugene Owusu
Special Advisor to the President
of Ghana on the SDGs
Demystified ESG, SDG & CSR “It demystified ESG, SDG, and CSR. Very simple and engaging learning.”
Robert Gyamfi
Head of Community Engagement
Future Global Resources
A Practical & Realistic Approach “Professor Dunn brings a practical and realistic approach to CSR and shared value, blending theory and practice to develop pragmatic approaches that address real-world challenges.”
Dr. Ellis Armstrong
Former CFO
BP Exploration
Thoughtful, Coherent, Insightful “Coherent, thoughtful, stimulating, insightful, and state-of-the-art! The network of public, private, and civil society participants was incredible. Some of the leading experts in the field.”
Kojo Busia
Snr. Mineral Sector Governance
Advisor,
United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa/UNECA
Just What I Needed “Pragmatic, strategic, and full of practical insights. Just what I needed.”
Gifty Owusu-Nhyira
ESG & Sustainability Coordinator
Ecobank West Africa
Really Practical
‘…useful beyond expectation, has given me a clear perspective’
Leonard J. Mkude
Accountant General
United Republic of Tanzania
“The Masterclass reinforced the importance of ESG and challenged me to articulate its value proposition.”
Ross Mitchell
Verdensure
