Prudential Life Insurance Appoints New CEO, Dr Hazel Berrard Amuah

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, one of the leading insurers in the country, has appointed Dr Hazel Berrard Amuah as Chief Executive Officer.

She replaces Emmanuel Mokobi Aryee, who has been appointed Regional Chief Executive Officer for East, Central, West and Southern Africa, overseeing our Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Kenya and Uganda businesses.

Prudential is intentional on ensuring that its African growth story is written by talented people who are the true face of the continent. Africa is a continent of opportunity for Prudential, the company is committed to its long-term growth.

Under her leadership, Dr. Amuah will support Prudential Life Insurance Ghana to execute the next phase of strategic growth and innovation plan and we are confident that she will continue to grow the business to greater heights.

Dr Amuah has vast experience, working in a cross-section of business sectors, among which include Insurance, FMCG, Energy and the Financial Sector. She has worked in a number of countries in Central and West Africa, building a career in leadership, business and HR Specialization across all the HR practices. She worked with GLICO Group as Group HR Director for a cross section of business units, among which included Life, General, Pensions, Healthcare, Capital, and Properties. 

Dr. Amuah is a Chartered Insurer and a Business Leader with over twenty-five years work experience. She is a Henley certified coach from the UK and has a cross cultural certification from the USA. She also holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Master’s degree in Bilingual Translation (French and English) and a Master’s degree in Organizational Development. 

Prudential continues to create opportunities for the best talent on the continent, while strengthening its operations and building a business that will serve for generations.