The Board of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) has
announced the appointment of Amma Gyampo as a new board member as of 1st November
2023. As a board member, Amma Gyampo will build on the organization’s strong
track record of effective multi-stakeholder partnership development, steering
further growth in strategic entrepreneurial support and climate finance
ecosystem development initiatives.
Amma Gyampo is a BMW Foundation
Responsible Leader and Co-founder of the Gender and Climate support nonprofit, ScaleUp Africa, also serving as a Technical and Strategic
Advisor to public and private sector clients. She specializes in Strategy,
Social Innovation, Climate Finance, Technical Assistance, Philanthropy, and
effective SME Investment Readiness.
Known for her creative problem-solving,
strategic thinking, collaborative work ethic, and passion for social justice,
Gyampo possesses a unique ability to drive successful outcomes.
Commenting on her appointment, Board Chair
of IIGh, Alex Asiedu said “Amma has a long-standing history with Impact
Investing Ghana. She was an integral member of the task force that created IIGh
and has since been a significant contributor to the success of the
organization. We are honored to have such a talented and deeply experienced
person joining us to work towards achieving IIGh’s ambitious goals.”
CEO of Impact Investing Ghana, Amma Lartey
added that “The Impact Investing Board has representation from all parts of
the ecosystem including the supply of funds, demand for funds, market builders
and government to ensure that the organisation’s strategy and governance
reflects the needs of the wider ecosystem. Amma’s leadership as a market
builder, passion and expertise will be a great asset to the board”.
With a portfolio consulting career
spanning 20 years and 3 continents, Amma has spearheaded transformative
Development, Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship initiatives; promoting
Gender Mainstreaming, Circular Economy and innovative SME development solutions
with partners and clients including: European Union, GIZ, The Aspen Institute’s
ANDE, Afrilabs, Mastercard Foundation, YouthConnekt Africa Hub and Fund, UNDP,
Reach For Change, Singapore Cooperation Enterprise and Access Bank.
Amma Gyampo shared her excitement on this
new journey saying: “Africa needs strong institutions with a focus on
achieving sustainable development and attracting responsible, action-oriented
leaders to tackle our most pressing challenges. Impact Investing Ghana is
growing in influence across Africa as an outcomes-focused, private sector-led
network organization dedicated to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem
and impact investing across Africa. I look forward to helping IIGh navigate the
complex intersections of catalytic capital mobilization and systems change.”