President John Mahama has appointed Mensah Thompson, Executive Director of the Alliance For Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), as the new Acting Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The appointment is expected to strengthen the Commission’s leadership structure at a time when Ghana’s capital markets are undergoing critical reforms to boost investor confidence and enhance regulatory oversight.
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Mensah Thompson holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from the University of Professional Studies, Accra.
His background in legal and civil society work positions him to contribute significantly to the SEC’s mandate of maintaining market integrity and protecting investors.
His experience in public accountability is seen as a strategic asset in the Commission’s ongoing efforts to tighten enforcement and improve governance within Ghana’s securities market.
In his new role, Mensah Thompson will serve under James Klutse Avedzi, the Acting Director-General of the SEC, who assumed the role after replacing Rev. Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh.
The appointment comes at a crucial time for the Commission, which has been tasked with restoring investor trust after market volatility and high-profile financial sector cleanups in recent years.
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SEC plays a central role in the regulation and development of Ghana’s capital markets, including oversight of licensed market operators, fund managers, and collective investment schemes.
Source: CNR
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