Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Mona Quartey, is heading to Italy as Ghana’s Ambassador.
Mrs. Mona Quartey is a finance professional with over 30 years of experience in broad economic strategy, treasury, risk management, and equity and debt raising experience in corporate and government environments. She holds a BSc in Development Planning, an MBA in Finance, and an LLM in International Commercial Law.
She is particularly well-versed in the banking and mining industries, having served early in her career as the Group Treasurer of Ashanti Goldfields where she was instrumental in the company’s public listing on the London, Ghana, and New York stock exchanges. From
high-level financial executive roles in American Express and Citibank NA to her service as Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Mrs. Quartey has demonstrated skills in developing the economy and driving growth across integral real sectors. Her expertise in managing both fiscal and monetary policy was evident when the Government of Ghana achieved zero financing from the Bank of Ghana in 2016.
Mrs. Quartey has extensive governance experience from serving on several public and private sector boards, including multinational mining corporation Golden Star Resources PLC (now Chifeng Gold). For her achievements in the mining sector, Mrs. Quartey was in 2018 recognized by Women in Mining UK as one of “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” and in 2023 awarded the lifetime achievement award at the 9th Ghana Mining Industry Awards by the Chamber of Mines (GH). She is a fellow of the West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM).
On Wednesday, November 19, President Mahama had a meeting with the envoys and asked them to uphold Ghana’s interests with diligence and foresight
“Your appointments are recognition of your competence, your years of service, and your demonstrated commitment to our dear nation, Ghana,” he stated.
The president emphasised the increasingly complex international environment that the ambassadors will be navigating.
He highlighted rapid shifts in global dynamics, including technological advancements, geopolitical realignments, climate-related challenges and economic transitions, all of which are reshaping how nations interact and pursue their strategic interests.
“So, distinguished envoys, you are assuming office at a time when the global landscape is shifting rapidly. New technologies, geo-political realignment, climate-related challenges and economic transitions are transforming the way nations react,” Mr Mahama said.
He urged the ambassadors to employ innovation, diplomacy and strategic engagement as they represent Ghana on the world stage, reminding them that their conduct abroad will significantly influence the nation’s image and partnerships.
List of Ambassadors and High Commissioners Commissioned
- Mrs Theresa Adjei-Mensah — Czech Republic
- Dr Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo — Republic of Senegal
- Mrs Mona Helen Kabuki Quartey — Italian Republic
- Mr Kenneth Akibate — Burkina Faso
- Mr Paul Evans Aidoo — Republic of Kenya
- Prof. Justice Solomon Korantwi-Barimah — Arab Republic of Egypt
- Brigadier-General Alhassan Abu — Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
- Ambassador Doris Adzo Denyo Brese — Commonwealth of Australia
- Ms Elizabeth Nyantakyi — Republic of Zambia
- Mr Eddison Mensah Agbenyegah — The Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Mr Edward Kwaku Cofie — People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Source: 3news.com By Laud Nartey
