About Us

Norrender Wordie Debrah (Mrs.) MCIM, EMBA, FCIIG
Managing Director

She is currently the Managing Director of NSIA Insurance Company. She joined the Company as General Manager Operations in Sept 2018.

NORRENDER Wordie Debrah started her professional career in 1999 with Global Data International, after graduating from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK (CIM). Returning to Ghana in 2002, she joined Vanguard Assurance Company Ltd where she rose through the ranks to head the Broker Unit.

Her 16 years expertise spans across the areas of Workgroups and Branch Operations Management, Underwriting, Claims, Reinsurance, Risk Management, and Projects such as bancassurance, e-insurance and Insurance on wheels.

She is a Chartered Marketer, a Fellow in Insurance, and holds master’s in strategic and project management (EMBA) from the Paris Graduate School of Management.

Aaron Packeys
General Manager, Finance

Aaron was appointed the General Manager–Finance on 11th July 2016 to partner the Managing Director with strategic finance, investing and accounting decisions to drive revenue growth and create shared-value within the structured governance, regulatory and risk environment. He has modernized the legacy settings and improved enterprise analytics with a focus on financial planning and analysis. He led the team and processes that got NSIA Ghana rated BBB+ by the Global Credit Rating (GCR), South Africa. His experience spans financial and management reporting, budgeting, analytic, taxation, treasury & investment management, credit control and regulatory reporting in mobile commerce, telecoms, health insurance and non-life general insurance.

Prior to joining the NSIA family, Aaron served as Finance & Reporting Manager for the Health Insurance Business at Metropolitan Ghana, a member of the financial services group; Metropolitan International (MMI, SA) between the July 2014 and July 2016. He served as controller for both the Administrator and the Mutual scheme with over 17,000 members under management. With the reputation as the turnaround manager, Aaron handled the seamless accounting transition and due diligence of revenue and cost from Mutual scheme to Private Commercial turning the corner to profitability.

He has also worked with the telecom giant, Airtel Ghana where he started of as an Accounting Officer and rose through the ranks to the position of an Accountant, handling different responsibilities in mobile commerce (Airtel Money), inventory, fixed assets, Interconnect & Roaming. He handled the accounting, analytics and reporting of revenue (incl. Accounts Receivable), cost (incl. Accounts Payable), and settlement of key accounts with the 5 local telecom operators (Vodafone, MTN, GLO, Tigo, Expresso), 8 international Carriers (AT&T, Belgacom, France Telecom, British telecom etc.) and inter company buckets with all 18 operating countries within Bharti Airtel Group, contributing over 30%+ of Airtel Ghana’s revenue. As a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana he has an outstanding knowledge in International Financial reporting standards (IFRS). He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration (Accounting option) from the University of Ghana Business School. Aaron embodies everything teamwork, excellence and he is very proficient with Advanced Excel and modelling. He has attended key courses and possesses strong communication and team leadership dynamic skills.

Raphael Ebitey-Agbozo
Head, Internal Audit

Raphael is a Chartered Certified Accountant with many years of experience. He holds an MSc degree in Strategic Management from the University of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom as well as a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cape Coast. Raphael worked with KPMG, an international firm of Chartered Accountants before joining NSIA. He was appointed the Internal Auditor of NSIA in July, 2014.

Francis Opoku (Mr.)
Brand/ Innovation & Agency Management

Francis Opoku is an astute Marketing and Business Development Professional with an enormous experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), Service and Financial industries. Prior to his appointment to his current position, Francis Opoku was the lead Consultant to Critical Linx Consults a local Marketing and Business Development Consultant firm in Ghana which assists Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Corporate leadership, Business development and Marketing strategies. He was also the Commercial Director for Ocean Spring Ghana Limited a member of Capital Group and reported to the Managing Director.

Integral to this role was the formulation and implementation of Sales and Marketing strategies in the Commercial Department. Francis planned, monitored and controlled all Sales and Marketing activities of the company including maximum distribution of the company’s products across country in order to maximize sales and ensure the maintenance and growth of its market share.

Francis has over twenty 20 years with varied Commercial leadership experience with The Equatorial Coca- Cola Bottling Company Limited with offices in eight countries across West and North Africa. He played varied roles in The Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company Ghana Limited and acquired vast experience in the Commercial leadership and Marketing Operations space. These include Senior Regional Commercial Manager, National Key Accounts Manager (Business to Business), Trade Marketing and Events Manager. Channel/Merchandising Manager, Consumer Response Coordinator among many others and chalked numerous successes and awards.

Francis holds Masters in Business Administration (Marketing) from University of Leicester, United Kingdom, Higher National Diploma in Marketing from Kumasi Technical University, and has participated in numerous courses and training from highly recognized institutions like CEIBS and British Council among others.

Currently Francis is a board member for Slamms Technology a US base technology firm with a subsidiary in Ghana.

A Board Member Impact GH a non-denominational Christian Group in the U.K and Ghana, An Advisory board Member for SIFE (Takoradi Polytechnic Branch), A volunteer with Golden Chapter Foundation (NGO for the Aged) and a Pastor in Calvary Charismatic Centre (C.C.C.).

Samuel K. Ohene
Risk And Compliance Manager

Samuel Kofi Ohene is a versatile Risk Manager with both Non-Life and Life insurance industry experience. His experience spans across client relationship management, insurance underwriting, actuarial, risk and compliance functions. Prior to joining NSIA, he worked with Donewell Insurance and GN Life Assurance companies in the capacities of Officer-In-Charge, Risk Unit and Operations Coordinator, Actuarial and Compliance respectively and was instrumental in establishing and implementing the firms' risk management frameworks.

He is a certified risk manager with a post graduate degree in Financial Risk Management (UGBS), a Bachelors degree in Actuarial Science (KNUST) and a member of the Global Academy of Risk Professionals and the Actuarial Society of Ghana.

Samuel is a writer, public speaker and innovative leader who enjoys adding value to teams through problem solving. His other interests lie in mentoring youth and aiding social entrepreneurs.

Kwame Addo-Buahing
Head, Management Information Systems

Kwame Addo-Buahing is a Sharp-witted Information Technologist whose rich experience and work span across Financial and Information Technology industries in Ghana.

As an expert in Application Systems Development, Information/Cyber Security, Change, Project, Compliance and Database Management, Kwame has impacted positively the operations of many Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana for over fifteen (15) years.

He provided strong leadership and direction to Kwahu Rural Bank while serving as its Head, Technology and E-Banking.

He was instrumental in the implementation of xCore Flex Bank software during his tenure as Systems Administrator at Commerz Saving & Loans, and successfully led the designing and implementation of Nordcom Group’s Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) System.

Kwame holds BSc. Information Communication & Technology from Presbyterian University College and a Master of Science degree in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics from KNUST. If he is not working, he spends his free time with his family.

Mary Anne Mwini
Human Resource Manager

Mary Anne Mwini is a strategic and innovative Human Resource Executive who translates company’s vision into Human Resource initiatives that improve employee engagement, performance, growth and profitability.

She is an empowered leader who supports companies and top Management with a unique skill of harnessing the full potentials of the varied competencies of human capital which is every organization’s greatest asset.

She is also a genuine influencer who thrives on challenges and always prepared to drive visions and strategies into achievable and value-added goals. 

Mary Anne is a versatile person with varied experiences in her career. Prior to her appointment as Human Resource Manager, she worked in various capacities as the Accra Branch Manager, Head of Administration and Senior Claims Officer in the NSIA Insurance Company Ltd. These roles gave her the responsibility of managing direct business, developing strategies to grow revenues from various channels, managing corporate resources, human resource, and maximization profits through prudent claims adjustment.

As a Human Resource Practitioner, workplace professionalism, confidentiality, honesty integrity, good manners and attitude are her hallmarks. Mary Anne is people-oriented and stands to promote equity at workplace.

Mary Anne is a member from the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana, holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Diploma in Management Studies from Ghana Institute of Management and Professionals Administration (GIMPA) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies from the University of Cape Coast.

Linda Aba Sackey
Head, Marketing

With over 16 years of extensive and diverse experience in both the Life and Non-Life insurance value chain, Aba brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise enabling her to expertly manage clients’ needs.

Her career journey has spanned diverse roles, including customer service, sales agency management, and branch operations in Takoradi culminating in her current position as Head of Marketing.

Prior to joining NSIA Insurance, Aba honed her skills at Donewell Life Company, where she embraced various responsibilities that allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the insurance landscape. Her focus has always been on enhancing customer experience and driving sales performance.

A Chartered Insurer, Aba holds an ACII designation from the Chartered Insurance Institute, UK and Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG). She holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Cape Coast and a BSC in Economics and Statistics from the Methodist University College, Ghana.

She is passionate about leveraging her diverse experience and strategic mindset to contribute to the continued success and growth of the insurance industry.

Aba is an ardent reader, a public speaker and a Teens Life Coach.

Abiba Zakariah
Chairman

Dr. Abiba Zakariah is the Group Chief Operations Officer of WAICA Reinsurance Company limited.

She holds a Doctorate in Management Programme from Swiss Management Centre, Geneva, Switzerland a Master's Degree in Marketing from the University of Ghana, Legon. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Institute of Risk Management Professionals Ghana and a Chartered Marketer, has attended several courses both local and international and is currently a student at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Saltpong and a law student at KAAF university, Accra Ghana.

Dr. Abiba Zakariah has over twenty-five years' working experience. She is a visiting lecturer at the West African Insurance Institute, a resource person at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the Ghana Insurance College. She has presented several lectures/speeches on different topics in sub-Saharan African. She is also a council member of the Institute of Risk Management Professionals Ghana.

She has served in various capacity in the country. In the insurance industry she was the Chairperson of Chartered Insurance Ladies Association, a project manager of the Agric Insurance Pool, a member of the Agricultural Insurance Pool Steering and Technical Committees, the “No Premium No Cover” Committee and the reinsurance Committee and was a council member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. She was the Group Chief Operations Officer of TG Holdings until February 2018 and the Managing Director of Ghana Re until August 2017.

Dr. Abiba Zakariah Chairs the Bluerose Construction Ltd Board, a member of the Board of NASIA Insurance Company, Priority Insurance Company, CDH group of Companies Ltd and Sureway Assemblies of God Church. She chaired the Ghana Oil and Gas Board and served on the following Boards; Ghana Reinsurance, Hollard Insurance Ghana, Unique Life and the Ghana Agric Insurance Pool.

As a motivational speaker she has spoken in a number of institutions including the University of Ghana, Legon and the SOS Hermann Gmeiner college in Ghana. She also posts daily motivational quotes on ‘YourQuote’, Facebook and mentor’s some troubled teenagers. She was awarded by the Northern Youth for Peace and development for her contribution to National Development in 2017.

Sekuo Sanogo
Member

MANSAN EHILE
Member

Sidy Faye
Member

Ben Gustave Barth
Member

Ben is a seasoned, finance and consulting executive with over 18 years’ experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity and Strategy Consulting. He possesses a proven track record of deal execution, transaction structuring and managing investment portfolios across the West African sub-region. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Axcero Advisors, a West African focused Advisory firm that offers comprehensive corporate advisory and investment banking services to corporate, Institutional, Government and Government-related clients within the sub-region.

Through his career, Ben has held senior executive management positions with the following companies: Senior Partner, Highland Group USA, Vice President Africa, Chester Engineers USA, Jonah Capital (South Africa and Ghana), Citigroup (USA), Ecobank (West Africa) and Stanbic Bank (Ghana, Nigeria). He also serves as non-executive board director of First Atlantic Bank and Trust Logistics Limited, and on the Advisory Council of the Sam E. Jonah School of Business.

He graduated First Class Honours from the University of Ghana Business School and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Gifty Afenyi Dadzie
Member

Gifty Affenyi Dadzie, born on June 17, 1957, is a distinguished Ghanaian leader known for her extensive contributions across media, governance, and business. With a career spanning decades, she is celebrated for her commitment to public service, media accountability, and press freedom. Her leadership qualities and dedication have earned her a place among Ghana’s most respected figures.

 

Mrs. Dadzie’s academic achievements include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of London and a Legal Practice Course (LPC) from the University of Law, Bloomsbury. She also holds a Master’s degree in Governance and Leadership from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), as well as a Diploma in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism. In addition, she has completed various leadership programs and professional development courses in areas such as stock exchange transactions and broadcast journalism.

 In her current role as Managing Director of First African Group Limited, Mrs. Dadzie continues to demonstrate her business acumen. Her career in the media sector began at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, where she rose through the ranks to become a Senior Editor. She also served as Executive Editor and Publisher of Truth & Life Magazine. A passionate advocate for journalism, Mrs. Dadzie made history as the first woman to serve as Vice President and later, President, of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). During her unprecedented three terms as GJA President (1996–2003), she led significant initiatives, including the construction of the Ghana International Press Centre and the development of guidelines for conflict and election coverage.

 Her influence extends beyond media. Mrs. Dadzie has served on numerous public boards, including the Council of State, the National Media Commission, and the National Petroleum Tender Board. Currently, she is a Trustee of the National COVID-19 Trust Fund and a member of the governing council of the National African Peer Review Mechanism and the ECOWAS Council of the Wise.

 Her leadership is rooted in her faith and strong moral principles, which guide her service as National Prayer Director for Aglow International. She is widely recognized for her integrity, leadership, and ability to unify diverse groups towards common goals.

 Over the years, Mrs. Dadzie has been honored with numerous awards, including the prestigious Order of the Volta (Companion Division), awarded by the State of Ghana in 2006 for her outstanding contribution to public life. Her contributions to journalism, public service, and women’s empowerment have been recognized both locally and internationally.

 Driven by her personal motto, "Help the right and fight the wrong," Gifty Affenyi Dadzie continues to inspire and lead with a focus on integrity, service, and achievement.

Norrender Wordie Debrah
Member and Managing Director

She is currently the Managing Director of NSIA Insurance Company. She joined the Company as General Manager Operations in Sept 2018.

NORRENDER Wordie Debrah started her professional career in 1999 with Global Data International, after graduating from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK (CIM). Returning to Ghana in 2002, she joined Vanguard Assurance Company Ltd where she rose through the ranks to head the Broker Unit.

Her 16 years expertise spans across the areas of Workgroups and Branch Operations Management, Underwriting, Claims, Reinsurance, Risk Management, and Projects such as bancassurance, e-insurance and Insurance on wheels.

She is a Chartered Marketer, a Fellow in Insurance, and holds master’s in strategic and project management (EMBA) from the Paris Graduate School of Management.

Almamy K. Timite
Member

Almamy K. TIMITE is the Deputy Chief Operations Officer, Insurance Division of NSIA Group which he first joined in 2017 as Regional Director, West Africa. Prior to that, he served as the Regional Director Anglophone Countries for SUNU Assurance Group and Managing Director of SUNU Group’s life insurance subsidiary in Cote d’Ivoire.

Before joining the insurance industry in 2012, he was a renowned leader, strategic thinker and business developer who worked in various multinational companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, SIFCA Group and Ernst & Young.

As such, his 25-year diverse experience affords him a high level of adaptability in strategic, operational and transactional competences across various sectors such as Finance, FMCG, Agro-industry and Insurance. He currently sits on the Board of a few insurance subsidiaries of NSIA Group, and he serves as the chair of the environmental, social and governance Board committee of Gaselia Industries Group, one of the largest homegrown non-alcoholic beverages groups in West Africa.

Fluent in French and English, he trained as electrical engineer in France and holds an MBA from Emory University, USA.