Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Venus Francis Frith, as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the bank. 

He assumed the role on December 20, 2024 after the Bank of Ghana’s approval.

A release from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) said: “As the Chief Operating Officer, Mr Frith will directly supervise Republic Trust, Corporate Banking, Custody and International Trade Services while providing key support to the Managing Director and oversight responsibilities in various segments of the bank in his absence.

Profile of Venus Frith

Mr Frith has over two decades of banking experience, working with Republic Bank Limited, Trinidad and Tobago since 2000. 

He has risen through the ranks from apprenticeship to a General Manager role. 

Prior to joining Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, he was the General Manager, Credit, at Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited.

His technical skills span various business areas including operations, retail lending, commercial/corporate lending, risk management and investment banking.
Mr Frith holds a BSc. Banking & Finance and an MSc. in International Finance.

5-year plan

Commenting on the appointment, the Managing Director of Republic Bank, Benjamin Dzoboku, said ‘Mr Frith is joining the team at a time when his experience and expertise are highly required to achieve its 5-year strategy dubbed the Republic Verse’.

Mr Dzoboku conveyed his warm welcome on behalf of the board, management and staff, pledging to support Mr Frith in the discharge of his duties.

Mr Frith, for his part, expressed his eagerness about his appointment and commitment to working with the Republic Bank Ghana team to achieve excellence in the Ghanaian banking landscape.