President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Bernardette Naa Hoffman as the Deputy Director-General in charge of Finance and Administration at the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
Dr. Hoffman is a seasoned banking professional, financial crime prevention specialist, entrepreneur, and adjunct lecturer with over 17 years of experience.
After leaving the banking sector, she became the Director of Business Development and Supply Chain Management for her private businesses in both the UK and Ghana.
She is the founding president of the BernHoffman Foundation, a platform for like-minded philanthropists that empowers women and youth through skills training and capacity building. She is also an advocate for children’s rights and a pan-Africanist.
Dr. Hoffman has held several leadership positions in renowned organizations across Canada, England, and Ghana. These include Zurich Insurance, Cooperative Bank, Halifax Bank of Scotland, and Marks & Spencer Plc. Her most recent role was as Group Head of Retail Banking at Guaranty Trust Bank (Gh) Ltd before transitioning into private practice.
She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and a Master of Applied Research from the Swiss Business School.
Additionally, she has an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of South Wales, Cardiff, and a BA (Hons) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from the University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS, UK), the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics (CILT, UK), and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). She is also a fellow of the International Compliance Association, UK.
For the past 16 years, Dr. Hoffman has been a leading voice in the movement to reduce inequality as a means of fostering progress.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
