Former head of Zenith Bank Daniel Asiedu has been appointed the new Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank Limited, a statement from ADB announced Thursday.
Asiedu’s appointment takes effect March 1, 2016, the statement added.
Mr. Asiedu, a seasoned Banker and Financial Specialist moved on from Zenith after serving the group for sixteen years, and subsequently as the Bank’s MD for a period of six years.
“Through his leadership, Zenith Bank has become a leading brand in Ghana. Help us welcome Mr. Asiedu to ADB’s Family.”
Biography
Daniel Asiedu was the Managing Director / CEO of the Zenith Bank. A Chartered Accountant by profession with about twenty (20) years working experience, he has extensive expertise in auditing, business consulting, general banking, financial management and investment. His working experience ranges from Pricewaterhouse, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Zenith Bank Plc, Volta River Authority (VRA) and Standard Trust Bank Ghana Ltd (now UBA (Gh.) Ltd).
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and an Executive Masters degree in Business Administration (Finance Option) from the University of Ghana. Daniel has also attended many courses both locally and internationally including Executive Management courses at Harvard Business School, Columbia University, The Wharton Business School (University of Pennsylvania), Stanford Graduate Business School, Kellogg School of Management, INSEAD and Euromoney Training.
Daniel was the Chief Operating Officer of the Bank at inception and was appointed to the Board as an Executive Director in July 2009. He was elevated to the position of Managing Director/CEO in January 2010.
He has won some key accolades for service excellence such as: Outstanding Role Model Award (2008 and 2009), Exceptional Leadership Award (2008) both at Zenith Bank (Gh) Ltd and Staff of the Year (1998) at Pricewaterhouse. He is an honoured member of the International WHO’S WHO Historical Society of Professionals.
A family man, Mr. Asiedu’s devout love of the Gospel and selflessness has also seen him making time from his otherwise busy schedule to preach – thus not only is he a renowned Minister of the Gospel of Christ, but he is also a Motivational Speaker and Business Coach.
