Clara B. Arthur Assumes Role as CEO of GhIPSS Commencing September 1st
The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) has welcomed a new CEO, Clara B. Arthur, effective September 1, 2025 [1][2][3][4]. Taking over from Archie Hesse, who led GhIPSS for over 17 years [4], Arthur brings over two decades of experience in the financial services and technology sectors to her new role.
Clara Arthur's career portfolio includes leadership roles at Fidelity Bank Ghana, Ecobank Group (where she was Head of ATM and Card Technology), E Process International SA, and consultancy roles with CGAP and UNCDF [1][2][3][4]. She previously worked at GhIPSS from 2015 to 2020 as General Manager, Business Development, spearheading multiple fintech solutions [4].
The Bank of Ghana and GhIPSS Board Chairman, Dr. Johnson Asiama, view Arthur's appointment as a move to inject fresh perspective and strategic vision into GhIPSS, propelling it into its next phase of growth in Ghana's digital payments ecosystem [1][2][3]. Arthur herself expressed honor and excitement to help build on past successes and continue shaping the future of digital payments in Ghana [1][2][3][4].
Arthur's deep expertise in payments technology and financial services innovation is expected to accelerate the development and implementation of interoperable payment systems. She will likely focus on enhancing financial inclusion by expanding accessible digital payment infrastructures and fintech solutions. Her experience with digital financial services consulting and remittance technologies suggests a push toward harnessing cutting-edge IT and payment innovations for broader reach and efficiency [1][4].
Under her leadership, GhIPSS is positioned to sustain its role as the backbone for seamless bank and financial service provider interoperability across Ghana. As a key player in Ghana's financial infrastructure development, GhIPSS plays a central role in driving mobile money interoperability and instant payments [1][4].
Arthur's appointment comes at a time when innovation is crucial in Ghana's digital payments sector, which is currently evolving rapidly [1][4]. With her return to GhIPSS, Arthur is poised to deepen Ghana's digital payment infrastructure and scale inclusive financial technologies [1][4].
[1] MyNewsGhana.com.gh, (2025). Clara B. Arthur appointed new CEO of GhIPSS. [online] Available at: https://www.mynewsghana.com/clara-b-arthur-appointed-new-ceo-of-ghipss/
[2] Ghanaweb.com, (2025). Clara B. Arthur appointed as new CEO of GhIPSS. [online] Available at: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Clara-B-Arthur-appointed-as-new-CEO-of-GhIPSS-639330
[3] Modernghana.com, (2025). Clara B. Arthur appointed as new CEO of GhIPSS. [online] Available at: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1050562/clara-b-arthur-appointed-as-new-ceo-of-ghipss.html
[4] Business24.com.gh, (2025). Clara B. Arthur appointed as new CEO of GhIPSS. [online] Available at: https://business24.com.gh/clara-b-arthur-appointed-as-new-ceo-of-ghipss/
Clara Arthur's rich background in technology, business, and finance will likely be instrumental in driving GhIPSS's growth in its digital payments ecosystem. After her tenure at GhIPSS from 2015 to 2020, her return as CEO is anticipated to deepen Ghana's digital payment infrastructure and promote the scale of inclusive financial technologies.
