Board of Directors

Barachel Buadi is a versatile and results-oriented professional with a strong academic and practical background in economics, finance, and information management. He holds three master’s degrees — in Economic Policy Management from the University of Ghana, Financial Economics from GIMPA, and Information Studies from the University of Ghana — alongside a Bachelor of Education in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast.

With extensive experience spanning academia, research, and business management, Mr. Buadi has built a career marked by intellectual curiosity, analytical precision, and strategic leadership. He has served in various academic capacities, including as a Graduate Assistant in Microeconomics at GIMPA and Research Assistant at the University of Ghana’s Departments of Biostatistics and Information Studies. His work has involved data analysis, policy research, and teaching — roles that have strengthened his expertise in empirical methods and economic policy design.

Currently, Mr. Buadi serves as the Managing Director of Vicred Enterprises Ltd, Redcher Enterprises Ltd, and Viccher Enterprises Ltd, where he provides strategic leadership, oversees operations, and drives organizational growth. His ability to blend academic insight with practical business management underscores his commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.

Proficient in data analysis tools such as STATA, EViews, and SPSS, Mr. Buadi brings strong analytical and quantitative skills to his work. His dedication to continuous learning, coupled with a passion for public service and entrepreneurship, reflects his vision of contributing meaningfully to Ghana’s socio-economic advancement.

Seth is the Executive Director of SIC Brokerage Ltd. and a member of the Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA). Prior to joining SIC Brokerage Ltd., He was an Associate Vice-President of IC Securities (Ghana) Ltd. responsible for heading the Brokerage Department, haven previously worked with SDC Brokerage Services as an Authorised Dealing Officer (ADO). As a Registered Securities Dealer (RSD) licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Ghana Stock Exchange, with over twenty-five years’ experience, he has initiated and executed numerous block trades worth several millions of Ghana Cedis on the Ghanaian bourse on behalf of both local and foreign investors.

As Executive Director providing strategic and visionary leadership at SIC Brokerage for over a decade now, Seth has led various business development programmes including processes leading to the listing of a number of companies on the Ghana Stock Exchange. He has also headed a team to establish Provident Fund Schemes for a number of associations whose members are on the payroll of the Government of Ghana.

Seth who is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Ghana Stock Exchange, holds an Executive MBA in Banking and Finance from the Paris Graduate School of Management, Paris France and a degree in BSc Admin in Banking and Finance from the University of Ghana, Legon. He has undertaken a course and holds a certificate in Domestic Debt Management in West Africa, jointly organized by the West African Institute of Finance and Economic Management/United Nations Institute of Training and Research (WAIFEM/UNITAR). He is an avid writer of stock market articles in both local and international newspapers and magazines.

Solomon Twum Barima serves as the Managing Director of SIC Life Insurance Company Limited, Ghana’s leading life-insurance provider. With over 22 years of rich, multi-disciplinary experience spanning manufacturing, insurance, law, risk management, and finance, Solomon brings a unique blend of technical mastery and strategic leadership to his role. 

An engineer by training (BSc Chemical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology), a lawyer (LLB Hons, University of Ghana) and a specialist in risk management and insurance (MPhil Risk Management & Insurance, University of Ghana Business School), Solomon’s education equips him to bridge technical, legal, and commercial dimensions in the insurance space. 

Prior to joining SIC Life, he held leadership roles, including Chief Operations Officer at GLICO General Insurance Ltd, where his focus was on operational efficiency, strategic underwriting, claims management, and product innovation. 

At SIC Life, Solomon is committed to fostering an inclusive, innovation-driven culture. His leadership philosophy emphasises open dialogue, collaboration, and fresh product development as drivers for growth and market relevance. He has declared an open-door policy and a team-first mindset, making clear that “there will be no discrimination” under his watch, and that all voices will be heard. 

Outside the boardroom, Solomon is recognised as a Chartered Insurer, a Certified Loss Adjuster and a member of professional bodies, including the Ghana Institution of Engineers, the Ghana Bar Association and the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana. 

Solomon is driven by the belief that life insurance is more than a financial transaction—it’s a promise of security, empowerment, and trust. Under his leadership, SIC Life is charting a course toward new product horizons, deeper customer engagement, and stronger market resilience.

Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu is a distinguished economist with a PhD from Wayne State University and
extensive expertise in macroeconomic and monetary policy, economic growth, and economic
damage analysis. Currently serving as Economic Advisor at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, he
provides critical fiscal and monetary policy support, drives national budget research, and
represents the Ministry in both local and international forums.

Previously, as Chief Economist for the Louisiana State Government (LED), he advised governors and other state
agencies, contributing to over $30 billion in new investments and significant job creation. His
analytical skills utilise advanced tools such as Stata and Python to improve economic
forecasting accuracy.

Dr. Iddrisu has also been a dedicated educator, teaching economics and
statistics at Wayne State University and Essex County College, where he enhanced student
research capabilities. His career includes leadership in workforce training and grant
management, complemented by memberships in professional economic associations such as
the American Economic Association (AEA) and multiple certifications in leadership and
macroeconomic diagnostics. He is recognised for combining academic rigour with practical
policy impact.

Sakina Oforiwaa is a dynamic and results-driven professional with over two decades of experience in office management, education, and public service. Known for her exceptional organizational and communication skills, she has built a career centered on efficiency, collaboration, and service to community and country.

Currently serving as a dedicated teacher with the Ghana Education Service in Adobewura, Sakina has played a key role in shaping young minds and promoting quality education since 2011. Her passion for leadership and development extends beyond the classroom — she serves as a Regional Women’s Wing Committee Member and Financial Committee Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, where she contributes to strategic planning, women’s empowerment initiatives, and grassroots mobilization.

From 2009 to 2016, she served as a Finance and Administration Sub-Committee Member of the Atwima Mponua District Assembly, where she demonstrated strong financial oversight, administrative competence, and a deep commitment to local governance.

Sakina holds a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education from Akenten Appiah-Menkah University in Kumasi and a Diploma in Basic Education from Wesley College of Education. Her professional expertise spans office and document management, budget monitoring, team coordination, and digital tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom.

Fluent in English, Twi, and Bissa, Sakina is admired for her attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and people-centered leadership. She remains deeply committed to empowering women, nurturing young learners, and advancing community development across the Ashanti Region.