Prudential Bank Limited (PBL) and its Managing Director, Mr. Bernard Gyebi, made headlines at the 5th National Governance and Business Leadership Awards held in Accra, emerging as major victors in an evening dedicated to honouring excellence in corporate governance and leadership.
The bank was decorated with the prestigious Customer Happiness Leadership Award – Banking category, while Mr. Gyebi himself was honoured as Transformational Banking CEO of the Year, 2025.
The awards, organised by The Governance & Business Boardroom, publishers of The Boardroom Magazine, have become a premier platform for recognising organisations and leaders whose impact extends beyond profits to sustainability, innovation, and governance.
Prudential Bank’s recognition as the Customer Happiness Leadership Award winner is no accident. Since its establishment in 1996, the bank has consistently placed customers at the heart of its operations. With its tagline, “Truly Dependable”, the bank has maintained a tradition of innovation, developing tailored products and digital solutions that cater to diverse client needs.
This latest honour underscores the bank’s reputation as a customer-focused institution. It also adds to a growing list of recognitions from reputable organisations including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), the Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA), and KPMG.
Bernard Gyebi: A Visionary in Banking
For Mr. Bernard Gyebi, the Transformational Banking CEO of the Year title reflects years of forward-thinking leadership. Since assuming his role as Managing Director, Gyebi has steered the bank through an era of digital transformation and customer-first innovation.
Speaking after the ceremony, he expressed gratitude and humility.
“These awards are testaments to our commitment to delivering on our brand promise of being truly dependable and customer-focused. We dedicate the awards to our valued customers, without whom we would not have earned these recognitions.”
Mr. Bernard Gyebi
His leadership philosophy has centered on customer loyalty, trust, and resilience in Ghana’s competitive banking sector. This accolade solidifies his status as one of Ghana’s most influential banking leaders.
Government Endorsement of Private Sector Leadership
The awards ceremony attracted top government officials and business leaders. Nana Oye Bampoe-Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Presidency, graced the event as the special guest of honour. In her remarks, she congratulated award recipients while emphasising the importance of robust collaboration between government and the private sector.
She noted that such partnerships are key to building resilient institutions, attracting investment, creating sustainable jobs, and boosting productivity through technology and innovation. By aligning its operations with customer needs and embracing digital advancement, Prudential Bank was showcased as a model institution contributing to Ghana’s broader economic growth.
Prudential Bank’s continuous recognition stems from its ability to adapt to evolving banking trends. From digital banking channels to customer-focused services, the bank has embraced modernisation without losing its core values. Executives such as Ebow Quayson, Executive Head of Retail and Commercial Banking, and Edward Commey, Executive Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, represented the bank at the event, symbolising the strength of its leadership team.
The dual awards highlight not only the bank’s operational excellence but also its leadership’s role in shaping a sustainable future for banking in Ghana.
As Ghana’s financial sector becomes more dynamic and competitive, Prudential Bank’s latest triumph positions it strongly for the future. Its focus on digital transformation, customer satisfaction, and strategic growth continues to redefine what it means to be a truly dependable bank.
With Bernard Gyebi at the helm, the bank’s next chapter looks set to deliver even more milestones, keeping customers at the center of its growth story while inspiring the broader financial industry.
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