“I am honoured to step into this role at this pivotal time,” Clara B. Arthur said with the quiet confidence of a woman who knows exactly what it means to walk back into a room she once helped build. “It is more of a return for me, and I look forward to working alongside this talented team to continue the legacy of GhIPSS.”
Her words are not just about a new position, they are a reflection of the growing chorus of women who are shattering glass ceilings, rewriting the rules, and reshaping leadership in industries that were once seen as a man’s domain. The world of finance and technology, with its complex algorithms, high-stakes decision-making, and fast-paced innovation, has long been one of those arenas. Yet, leaders like Clara are proving that skill, vision, and grit have no gender.
From September 1, 2025, Arthur will take the helm of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System Limited (GhIPSS) — the country’s payment infrastructure powerhouse and a subsidiary of the Bank of Ghana — succeeding Archie Hesse, who held the position for over 17 years. With a BA in Law and History from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and an MSc in Finance and Administration from Thames Valley University, her academic pedigree is as strong as her professional track record.
Arthur’s two decades in financial services and technology include groundbreaking roles at Ecobank, where she headed ATM and Card Technology, and at Fidelity Bank as Head of E-Banking. Her influence has extended beyond corporate walls, she has served as a Digital Financial Services Consultant with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) and as a Remittance Expert for the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).
Her first chapter with GhIPSS began in 2015 as General Manager of Business Development, where she drove the creation and implementation of innovative fintech solutions that strengthened Ghana’s payment ecosystem. Now, in her return, she steps into a landscape that demands even more digital transformation, stronger regulatory compliance, and deeper collaboration across the banking sector.
The Bank of Ghana has no doubt in her capacity to lead with impact. “We are confident that Mrs. Arthur will bring a fresh perspective and strategic vision to GhIPSS and will help lead the institution into the next phase of growth and success,” said Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana and Chairman of the GhIPSS Board.
GhIPSS, established in 2007, carries the mandate of ensuring seamless electronic payment transactions across Ghana’s financial institutions, including the widely used GhIPSS Instant Pay (GIP) system. As Arthur takes the reins, her journey mirrors a broader truth, that women are not only entering boardrooms once dominated by men, they are setting the agenda for the future.
In her story lies a powerful message to every young woman with dreams of leading in spaces where the odds seem stacked: the chains can be broken, the stereotypes dismantled, and the legacy built, one bold step at a time.
Clara B. Arthur’s appointment is more than a personal milestone it is a resounding statement that women belong at the forefront of innovation, strategy, and national economic transformation. Her leadership at GhIPSS will not only shape Ghana’s digital payment future but also inspire countless women to step boldly into roles where their presence was once questioned.
Amazons Watch Magazine congratulates Clara B. Arthur on her new role and celebrates her as a trailblazer breaking barriers in finance and technology, paving the way for the next generation of women leaders.
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