The ranking recognises 100 distinguished women serving on the boards of Ghana's leading public and private institutions, celebrating their contributions as Board Chairs, Independent Non-Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors, and Board Directors.

According to Avance Media, the selection process considered a comprehensive range of criteria, including experience, education, board tenure, industry expertise, leadership capabilities, notable impact, and public presence.

The 2026 research examined 100 leading public and private institutions across ten sectors of Ghana's economy, providing one of Ghana's most extensive datasets on female representation in corporate governance.

Across these organisations, 895 board seats were identified, of which 232 (25.9%) are held by women, a decline from the 28% recorded in 2023.

However, the number of women serving as Board Chairs among the ranked organisations has doubled, from 10 in 2023 to 19 in 2026, while the number of organisations achieving gender parity (50% women's representation) has grown from 2 to 9.

Among the organisations demonstrating strong female representation on their boards are the Ghana Stock Exchange, Absa Bank Ghana, Old Mutual Ghana, Media General, Access Bank Ghana, First National Bank Ghana, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, MTN Ghana and the Energy Commission, all of which recorded some of the highest levels of female board representation in this year's assessment.

Other organisations that also recorded significant improvements in female representation since 2023 are FirstBank Ghana, OmniBSIC Bank Ghana, Ecobank Ghana, Bank of Ghana, Electricity Company of Ghana, Zenith Bank Ghana, and Old Mutual Ghana.

Of the 100 women recognised in 2026, 71 are new entrants to the ranking, while 29 return from the 2023 edition, reflecting both the pipeline of emerging female leadership and continuity among established directors.

In announcing the ranking, Prince Akpah, Founder and Managing Director of Avance Media Africa, remarked, "The Top 100 Ghana's Women Board Directors recognises women whose leadership continues to strengthen governance across Ghana's public and private sectors. Beyond celebrating individual achievement, the ranking also highlights the growing impact women are making in shaping strategic decisions, promoting accountability and driving sustainable organisational success. We hope these remarkable leaders will inspire more women to pursue leadership roles while encouraging institutions to continue building more inclusive and diverse boardrooms."

As part of this year's initiative, Avance Media Africa will also release the first edition of the Women in Ghana's Boardrooms Report 2026, a comprehensive research publication analysing female representation, board diversity, sector performance and corporate governance trends across Ghana's leading institutions. The report provides deeper insights into the progress, opportunities and challenges shaping women's leadership in Ghanaian boardrooms.

Profiles of the women are published on www.avancemedia.org/gwbd

Below is the full list of Avance Media’s Top 100 Ghana's Women Board Directors for 2026

1. Abena Nyarkoa Asomaning (Dr.) || SIC Insurance Company PLC (Member)
2. Abiba Zakariah (Dr.) || Driver & Vehicle Licensing Authority (Member)
3. Adjoa Kusiwaa Boateng || Fanmilk, IC Group (Member)
4. Adwoa Nyantakyiwa Annan || Fidelity Bank (Member)
5. Afua Adubea Koranteng || OmniBSIC Bank Ghana (Member)
6. Afua Konadu Mensah || Donewell Insurance (Member)
7. Akofa Dakwa || Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc (Member)
8. Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia || Minerals Income Investment Fund (Member)
9. Ama Sarpong Bawuah || Access Bank Ghana (Chair)
10. Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh || Unilever Ghana PLC & National Information Technology Agency (Member)
11. Angela Lamensdorf Ofori-Atta (Prof) || Enterprise Group (Member)
12. Angela Peasah || Absa Bank Ghana (Member)
13. Antoinette Kwofie || Ghana Stock Exchange & MTN Ghana (Member)
14. Audrey Naa Dei Kotey || Ghana Stock Exchange (Member)
15. Audrey Smock Amoah (Dr.) || Energy Commission, GIPC (Member)
16. Beatrice Bridget Ofei || First National Bank Ghana (Member)
17. Beatrice Feehi Annangfio || Bank of Ghana (Member)
18. Benedicta Wontumi || Absa Bank Ghana (Member)
19. Catherine Engmann || First Atlantic Bank (Chair)
20. Charlotte Osei || Ghana Gas Company Limited (Member)
21. Cynthia Anne Lumor || Standard Chartered Bank PLC (Member)
22. Dorothy Mensah || Affinity Ghana Savings and Loans Limited (Chair)
23. Edith Uyovbukerhi || Old Mutual Ghana (Member)
24. Edna Agyepong (Dr.) || Bui Power Authority (Member)
25. Efua Preba Arkaah Greenstreet || Prudential Life Insurance (Member)
26. Emelia Assiakwa || Ghana Shippers Authority (Member)
27. Emelia Guo (Dr.) || Northern Electricity Distribution Company (Member)
28. Emma Akua Bulley || Bank of Ghana (Member)
29. Esi Tawia Addo-Ashong || Stanbic Bank Ghana (Chair)
30. Estelle Akofio-Sowah || National Information Technology Agency (Chair) & Stanbic Bank Ghana (Member)
31. Ethel Cofie || Old Mutual Ghana (Member)
32. Evelyn Lamisi Asuah || GOIL Ghana (Member)
33. Faustina Nelson || Ghana Revenue Authority (Member)
34. Florence Afua Mangwe Hutchful || Multimedia Ghana (Member)
35. Florence Hope-Wudu || Zenith Bank Ghana (Member)
36. Frances Adu-Mante || Absa Bank Ghana (Chair)
37. Freda Yahan Duplan || Fanmilk (Chair), Zen Petroleum & Zenith Bank Ghana (Member)
38. Georgette Emefa Fugah || Electricity Company of Ghana (Member)
39. Gifty Seiwaa Nyorho (Dr.) || National Identification Authority (Member) 
40. Gillian Sandra Slater || Unilever Ghana PLC & Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (Member)
41. Grace Amey-Obeng || Media General (Member)
42. Hasiyatu Abubakari (Prof.) || Petroleum Commission (Member)
43. Helen Amarquaye || Old Mutual Ghana (Chair)
44. Immaculate Kawe Kanlisi || Consolidated Bank Ghana (Member)
45. Irene Ackuaku || Consolidated Bank Ghana (Member)
46. Irene Baaba Hagan || GT Bank Ghana (Chair)
47. Jemilat Jawulaa Mahamah || Ghana Maritime Authority (Chair)
48. Joyce Okoree || Food And Drugs Authority (Member)
49. Juliana Asante || Societe Generale Ghana (Member)
50. Juliet Amoah || Graphic Communications Group (Member)
51. Justina Nelson || UMB Bank Ghana (Member)
52. Karen Akiwumi-Tanoh || Prudential Life Insurance (Chair)
53. Kizzita Mensah || Bank of Ghana (Member)
54. Kuukua Maurice Ankrah || Ghana Grid Company (Chair)
55. Linda Quaynor || UBA Ghana (Member)
56. Lucy Emma Alando || Ecobank Ghana (Member)
57. Maame Samma Peprah || Securities and Exchange Commission (Member)
58. Mabel Asi Sagoe || Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (Member)
59. Maidie Elizabeth Arkutu || GT Bank Ghana (Member)
60. Mansa Nettey || Zen Petroleum (Member)
61. Margaret Boateng Sekyere || Societe Generale Ghana (Chair)
62. Marian Ekua Hayfron-Benjamin || UMB Bank (Member)
63. Marietta Brew || Ghana Gold Board (Member)
64. Matilda Asante Asiedu || Exim Bank Ghana (Member)
65. Mavis A. Ampah || National Communications Authority (Chair)
66. Mavis Asare Donkor || Environmental Protection Authority (Member)
67. Mercy Naa Akua Offei-Koranteng (Dr.) || National Investment Bank Limited (Member)
68. Naa Adorkor Codjoe || Standard Chartered Bank PLC (Member)
69. Naa Kuorkor Aryee || Ghana Publishing Company (Member)
70. Naana Winful Fynn || Ghana Stock Exchange (Member)
71. Nana Adjoa Hackman || FirstBank Ghana (Member)
72. Nana Akua Ayivor || Bank of Ghana (Member)
73. Nana Ama Botchway || MTN Ghana (Member)
74. Nana Ama Browne Klutse (Prof.) || Petroleum Commission & Lands Commission (Member)
75. Nana Amma Adjovu (Dr.) || GCB Bank (Member)
76. Norkor Duah || Media General (Member)
77. Pamela Seyram Addo || GCB Bank (Member)
78. Patience Akyianu || Hubtel (Chair) & Ecobank Ghana (Member)
79. Patience Asante || Cal Bank (Member)
80. Patricia Obo-Nai || Absa Bank Ghana (Member)
81. Peace Mamle Yoko Tetteh (Prof) || GOIL Ghana (Member)
82. Pearl Nkrumah || Ghana Stock Exchange (Chair)
83. Peggy Addo || Volta River Authority (Member)
84. Peggy Dzodzomenyo || Societe Generale Ghana (Member)
85. Petra Aba Asamoah || Ghana Post Company Limited (Chair)
86. Rosie Ebe-Arthur || FirstBank Ghana (Chair) & MTN Ghana (Member)
87. Rosy Fynn || First National Bank Ghana (Member)
88. Sadia Chinery-Hesse || OmniBSIC Bank Limited (Member)
89. Salamatu Braimah Mahama || Social Security And National Insurance Trust (Member)
90. Sanja Anita Morrison || National Petroleum Authority (Member)
91. Sarah-Mary Frimpong || Stanbic Bank Ghana (Member)
92. Setutsi Goka Ivowi || Unilever Ghana PLC & Enterprise Trustees (Member)
93. Shirley-Ann Awuletey-Williams (Dr.) || Ecobank Ghana (Member)
94. Suweibatu Adam || Environmental Protection Authority & Ghana Tourism Authority (Member)
95. Teresa A. Cooke || OmniBSIC Bank Ghana (Chair)
96. Thelma Efua Quaye || First Atlantic Bank (Member)
97. Vera Ogeh Lassey Fiador (Prof.) || Republic Bank Ghana PLC (Member)
98. Yaa Asantewaa Asante || Minerals Income Investment Fund (Member)
99. Yvette Adounvo Atekpe || Access Bank Ghana (Member)
100. Yvonne Ofosu-Appiah || Cal Bank (Member)