Standard Chartered appoints Cynthia Lumor as independent non-executive director

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has appointed Cynthia Anne Lumor as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of the Bank with effect from October 21, 2024.

A transformational and progressive business leader, Cynthia brings fresh a perspective and deep expertise
to the board, enhancing our strategic direction and strengthening our commitment to inclusive and
innovative leadership at Standard Chartered.

She has broad career experience spanning senior leadership positions in general management, above
ground risk management, legal and commercial negotiations, regulatory affairs, sustainability, reputation
management, stakeholder management, advocacy and transformative organisational development in the Oil
Gas and telecommunications industries.

She is currently the Deputy Managing Director of Tullow Ghana Limited, a company she joined in October
2017 as Director of External Affairs and Social Performance. In 2020, her role was expanded to Corporate
Affairs Director, before she became Deputy Managing Director in 2021.

Cynthia joined Tullow Ghana from MTN Ghana, where she was a Corporate Services Executive, having previously worked for the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).

She also worked for a considerable number of years at US-based telecommunications conglomerate AT and over 19 years rose to become the director in charge of the Market Research and Analysis Department.

Commenting on her appointment, Cynthia said, “Standard Chartered’s rich history, legacy and brand positioning have always made it a remarkable market leader. I look forward to leveraging my expertise and
insights to drive the Bank’s ambitions”.

Speaking on the appointment, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ebenezer Twum Asante remarked,
“Cynthia brings to the Board a rich blend of experience. Her drive for innovation and sustainability will strengthen the Board and further bolster the delivery of our strategic aspirations”.

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