Board of Directors
Frank Oppong-Yeboah is the Board Chairman of StarLife Assurance and a distinguished leader in Ghana’s insurance industry. Before assuming this role, he served as Executive Vice Chairman of the company.
A Chartered Insurer and Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK), Frank is also a graduate of the University of Ghana. In 1999, he earned the prestigious Rutter Medal for being the best qualifying fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute, a recognition of his excellence in the field.
With more than 26 years of experience, he has worked extensively across technical and management roles. He began his career at the State Insurance Company Ltd., rising through the Marine and Motor Departments before moving to Star Assurance Co. Ltd., where he served as Chief Manager (Technical Operations) and later General Manager.
Frank has enriched his expertise through advanced training at international institutions in Switzerland and the UK. He also serves as a visiting lecturer at the West African Insurance Institute in The Gambia, helping shape the next generation of insurance professionals.
Beyond StarLife, he chairs the board of UniCredit Ghana Limited, reflecting his broader influence in Ghana’s financial sector.
Kakra Duffuor-Nyarko stands as a distinguished figure within the Ghanaian insurance landscape, celebrated for her remarkable contributions to the industry. At the helm of StarLife Assurance Limited Company, one of Ghana's premier life insurance firms, Kakra assumes the role of CEO with a rich tapestry of experience spanning over thirteen years. Her leadership ethos centres on excellence, propelling innovation, fostering growth, and ensuring profitability and sustainability across all facets of the organization.
As the first female actuary in Ghana, Kakra blazes trails with her visionary leadership, propelling StarLife Assurance to the forefront of the industry. Under her guidance, the company has soared to the second position in market share and claims the top spot in terms of asset size. Her strategic acumen is evidenced by her pivotal role in driving transformative shifts, particularly in leveraging IT and Data Analytics to catalyse innovation within the organization. Kakra spearheads initiatives such as robotic process automation and digital client onboarding, aligning StarLife's operations with the evolving needs of its clientele and the wider public.
Possessing a keen eye for detail, Kakra adeptly translates overarching visions into actionable strategies, guiding her team towards tangible milestones. She is a firm believer in the power of knowledge sharing and societal impact, actively nurturing the next generation of leaders by championing initiatives that promote practical experience for Actuarial Science Students and advocate for STEM careers, especially among women.
Prior to assuming her role at StarLife, Kakra honed her expertise at QED Actuaries & Consultants (Aon Hewitt) in South Africa, where she provided invaluable actuarial consulting services across various African nations including Zambia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Mauritius, and Ghana.
Her academic journey boasts an MSc. in Actuarial Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science from the esteemed Cass Business School (now Bayes Business School), City University (London, UK), complemented by a B.Sc. in Economics (Hons) from the University of Warwick (UK). She holds esteemed fellowship positions with the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries (UK) and the Actuarial Society of Ghana, epitomizing her commitment to professional excellence. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Actuarial Society of Ghana.
Kakra's exceptional leadership in the insurance industry continues to earn widespread acclaim. Most recently, she was named Life Insurance CEO of the Year (2025, 2024, and 2023) by the Ghana Insurance Awards, a testament to her consistent excellence and influence in the sector. She also received the Life Insurance CEO of the Year (2023/2024) award at the Ghana CEO Summit Awards, further solidifying her position as a leading figure in the industry.
Her earlier recognitions include being awarded the Outstanding Life Insurance CEO of the Year (2020) by both the Women’s Choice Awards Africa and the Ghana Women of Excellence Awards. In 2021, she received the Gold Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Economic Development of Ghana at the 5th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards, acknowledging her broader impact on national development.
In 2019, Kakra was honoured among the “Female Trailblazers of the African Insurance Industry” by the African Insurance Organization, a recognition of her pioneering role and influence across the continent. These accolades collectively highlight Kakra’s visionary leadership, her unwavering commitment to excellence, and her enduring contributions to both the insurance sector and economic development in Ghana and beyond.
Beyond her corporate endeavours, Kakra serves as the Vice Chairlady of the Women in Insurance Network Ghana (WING), a recently launched network envisioned to be a beacon of positive change, fostering an environment where the talents and aspirations of women of all professions within the insurance sector are nurtured and brought to fruition. WING is a vibrant tapestry, woven together by the threads of different professions, creating a supportive and inclusive community where each member's contribution adds a distinctive flavour to the collective success and growth of all.
Kakra holds directorial positions across various boards. Her influence reverberates throughout the industry, earning her a seat of reverence and influence wherever she lends her expertise.
Kofi Duffuor is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Star Assurance Group Limited and a seasoned leader in Ghana’s insurance industry. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Star Assurance Company Ltd., where through dedication and strategic leadership, he and his team moved the company from near the bottom of the industry to become the third-largest non-life insurer in Ghana. Under his leadership, Star Assurance twice won the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Insurance Company of the Year award.
In March 2011, Kofi was unanimously appointed Chairman of the Board of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation PLC, a multinational reinsurer headquartered in Sierra Leone, where he continues to provide strong leadership. He has also served on the executive of the Ghana Insurers Association, chairing its Finance and Secretariat Committee.
Kofi’s leadership has been widely recognized—he was named Best CEO of the Year 2018 in the General Insurance Category by the CEOs Network Ghana, and he is also a recipient of the Ghana Business Leaders Excellence Gold Award.
He holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Ghana, is a Chartered Insurer, and a Fellow of both the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) and the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana.
Tutu Kwachie is an achievement-oriented investment banking professional with extensive experience in corporate finance, valuation, and strategic advisory across multiple industries. He currently serves as Head of Structured Finance at uniSecurities, where he provides innovative financing solutions and investment guidance.
Previously, he was a Senior Investment Manager at GroFin Africa, managing portfolios and leading initiatives such as restructuring, equity sales, and leverage buyouts. He also consulted for Glico Financial Services, supporting the design and implementation of investment and corporate finance policies. His international experience includes serving as Regional Director and Senior Associate with Madison Street Capital LLC, a U.S.-based investment banking firm, where he oversaw transactions in Ghana and West Africa. Before that, he headed Analytical Services at Houlihan Capital LLC in Chicago, specializing in valuation advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and financial restructuring.
Earlier in his career, he worked as Unit Head in Corporate Banking at Bank of Africa, Ghana, and as a Cluster Revenue Analyst at Ghana International Airlines.
Tutu holds a BA (Hons) in Economics with Statistics from the University of Ghana, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Science and E-Commerce from the London School of Commerce, and an MBA in Finance from Charles Sturt University, Australia. He is also a Licensed International Financial Analyst and member of several global professional bodies.
Rebecca Lomo Atswei is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management. Over her career, she has held senior roles with SSNIT, Trust Logistics Ltd, the Internal Revenue Service, Oduru Addiyah & Osei Chartered Accountants, and KPMG.
She currently serves as Board Chair of NTHC Properties and as a Board Member of NDK Financial Services Ltd. She also chairs audit and finance committees under the Public Financial Management Act, including for the Ministry of Aviation and the District Assembly Common Fund, and is a member of the Allied Health Professions Council.
Previously, she was General Manager of Finance and Administration at Trust Logistics Ltd, where she led the turnaround of the business into a self-sustaining company. She also served as Chief Internal Auditor of SSNIT until 2016. In governance, she has been a Board Member and Audit Committee Chair for Republic Bank Ghana Ltd, the Internal Audit Agency, and Trust Logistics Ltd.
Rebecca holds a BSc and an EMBA from the University of Ghana. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (USA), Institute of Internal Auditors, Institute of Directors (Ghana), and the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
Eric Osiakwan is a technology entrepreneur and investor with experience spanning 32 African countries. A pioneer in the continent’s digital transformation, he has founded and supported multiple successful tech start-ups while playing a central role in expanding internet infrastructure across Africa.
He established and led the Africa ISP Association for eight years, during which the industry grew by nearly 120%. Eric was also part of the landmark public-private partnership in Kenya that built the TEAMS submarine fiber cable, the first to connect East Africa to the global internet. He later contributed to the rollout of terrestrial fiber networks in West Africa.
Beyond infrastructure, Eric has served as an ICT consultant to leading global institutions including the World Bank, UNDP, USAID, Soros Foundations, and the US Departments of Justice and State, as well as African governments and private sector players. His thought leadership includes co-authoring the globally adopted “Open Access Model” for telecommunications and publishing several works on Africa’s digital economy.
Eric currently serves on the boards of Nyaho Medical Centre, Star Assurance, and Ghana Cyber City. He has held fellowships at MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, reflecting his global recognition as a leader in Africa’s digital growth story.
Samuel Acquah is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of expertise in business management, enterprise risk, portfolio management, and financial analytics. His career spans leadership roles in risk, operations, and strategy across major financial institutions in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
He most recently served as Chief Risk Officer at GCB Bank PLC, where he designed and implemented an Integrated Risk Management Framework to minimize financial loss while supporting revenue growth and sustainable value creation. Earlier, Samuel held senior positions at global banks, including Barclays PLC in London, where he began his career in 2003, and Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore and Dubai. At SCB, he led risk management teams and played a pivotal role in securing Advanced Internal Risk-Based (AIRB) accreditation and driving Basel II implementation across Africa.
In 2009, he joined Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) as Group Head of Risk Modelling, where he strengthened the bank’s risk management framework across its multinational operations.
Samuel holds a BSc in Geology from the University of Ghana and an MSc in Geoscience Data from Kingston University, London. Beyond work, he enjoys travelling, swimming, football, and spending quality time with his family.
