Our management team brings deep experience in fixed income trading, capital markets, finance and investment advisory, and leads the firm’s work for clients every day.
Valerie Abena Turkson
Valerie serves as Chief Executive Officer of the firm and brings a wealth of experience in fixed income trading, fund management and investment advisory. Before joining Laurus Africa, she was Vice President, Capital Markets at Obsidian Achernar Ltd, where she was responsible for interbank and institutional fixed income transactions with an average monthly turnover of GHS800 million in traded volume. She began her career with IC Asset Managers as the fund administrator managing operations of assets under management of over GHS600 million.
Valerie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Ghana, is a CFA Level 2 candidate and holds the ACI dealing certificate. She also holds a certificate in the Ghana Securities Industry Course at the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Ben Wilson
Ben is responsible for providing the overall strategic direction for the firm by directing efforts to identify and win new business opportunities.
He was previously Head of Fixed Income Trading at Strategic African Securities Limited, where his efforts positioned the firm as a key player in the Ghana fixed income market. He worked with the team on Ghana’s Eurobond buy-back programme and the book-building process for its bond issuance. Ben has a decade of experience in the debt capital market and has been involved in transactions valued in excess of USD 9 billion.
Ben began his career with Barclays Bank Ghana, now Absa Bank Ghana, as a Tele Sales Assistant and Markets/Treasury Analyst in the bank’s Treasury and Markets Department. He holds a BA in Economics and Geography from the University of Ghana, has completed the securities industry course of the Ghana Stock Exchange, and is currently undertaking the Securities Trading course from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI, UK).
Belinda Asomani
Belinda is a skilled finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, budget management, audit, payroll, taxation and compliance. At Laurus Africa, she provides finance and tax advisory services, collaborates with department heads to drive growth strategies and coordinates the financial activities across the firm.
With prior experience in the financial sector and audit, she brings a strong foundation in financial management. Belinda holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Cape Coast, is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) and is currently pursuing the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIT) programme.
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