ACCRA — Hollard Life Assurance Ghana, a subsidiary of Hollard Ghana, has appointed Sosthenes K. Konutsey as its new Managing Director, bringing more than two decades of experience across insurance, banking, pensions and digital health to the leadership of the life insurance business.
In his new role, Sosthenes will provide strategic leadership for Hollard Life, with a focus on sustainable and profitable growth, customer value, innovation, operational excellence and strengthening the company’s relationships with customers, partners and other stakeholders.
Commenting on the appointment, Hollard Ghana Group CEO Patience Akyianu said the company was excited to welcome Sosthenes to the Hollard family, highlighting his extensive industry experience, people-centred leadership style and passion for innovation.
“His extensive industry experience, people-centred leadership style, and passion for innovation make him well-positioned to lead Hollard Life,” Akyianu said, adding that the appointment aligns with Hollard’s purpose of enabling more people to create and secure a better future.
She further expressed confidence that Sosthenes would bring his experience and energy to drive exceptional and inclusive growth across the business.
Sosthenes said he was honoured to join Hollard Life and looked forward to working with the company’s team, customers and partners to build on its existing platform.
“Hollard is a brand with a strong reputation for innovation, customer focus and challenging the status quo,” he said. “I am excited about the opportunity to work with the team to build an even stronger life insurance business, one that delivers exceptional value to customers, creates opportunities for our people and contributes meaningfully to the growth of insurance in Ghana.”
Before joining Hollard Life, Sosthenes served as Country Manager of BIMA Ghana, where he led a workforce of more than 700 employees and a distribution network of about 500 agents.
During his tenure at BIMA Ghana, he led initiatives aimed at expanding access to inclusive insurance and digital health solutions while strengthening the company’s presence in the Ghanaian market.
He has also held senior leadership positions at Ghana Life Insurance and Old Mutual, where he gained extensive experience in insurance distribution, business development and business growth.
The appointment comes as Ghana’s insurance sector continues to evolve, with insurers increasingly focusing on customer experience, financial inclusion, digital solutions and innovative products. Readers can follow the latest Ghana News and business developments on GhanaMedia.net.
Hollard Life’s Growing Focus on Customer-Centred Insurance
Hollard Life remains focused on delivering customer-centred insurance solutions while strengthening its position as a trusted and purpose-driven insurer in Ghana.
Hollard Life is the youngest subsidiary of Hollard Ghana and was established in 2018. The company offers a range of life insurance products, including funeral insurance, savings and investment products, group life insurance and employee plans.
Hollard Ghana combines local market knowledge with the international expertise of its parent group, which is headquartered in South Africa.
The company was previously known as Metropolitan Insurance, which operated in Ghana for more than 25 years before becoming part of the Hollard brand.
Beyond its nationwide office network, Hollard makes its insurance services available through selected Shell Fuel Station Welcome Shops, Melcom stores and online platforms.
As Sosthenes takes over leadership of Hollard Life, his experience across insurance, digital health, distribution and business development is expected to shape the company’s next phase of growth and customer engagement.
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