Alexander Forson

Alexander Forson is currently the Head of E-Business at Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Ghana, with over 20 years of experience in the banking sector. With a specialization in Transaction and Electronic Banking, Alexander has held several key positions within ADB, including Card Operations Manager, Unit Head – Sales and Marketing, and his current leadership role as Head of the E-Business Department. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in spearheading the Bank’s digital transformation initiatives. As an agile project manager, Alexander has successfully overseen a multitude of e-channel projects, including collaborations with global card schemes such as VISA, MasterCard, and National Switches, as well as partnerships with both local and international FinTechs. His efforts have been pivotal in delivering innovative digital banking solutions that have enhanced ADB’s service offerings and customer experience.

Beyond his technical acumen, Alexander is widely recognized as a thought leader in the financial technology space. He has been a featured speaker and panelist at major industry events, including Mobile Technology for Development, Seamless Africa, and the Africa Bank 4.0 Summit. Notably, he served as a member of the Knowledge and Advisory Committee for the 13th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa. Alexander’s academic achievements are equally impressive. He holds an International Executive MBA in Information Technology Management from the Paris Graduate School of Management (PGSM), France, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from the Methodist University College, Ghana. He has completed Master of Arts in IT Law with the University of Ghana School of Law. He is an ADB shareholder with 100 shares