Julian Opuni [Aifs]

Julian Kingsley Opuni is a prominent Ghanaian banker who currently serves as the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, a position he has held since December 1, 2018.14 He is the third managing director of the bank, which is the largest privately-owned bank and the fourth largest bank in Ghana in terms of assets and deposits as of July 2022.1

Career Highlights

Opuni's career in banking spans over 25 years.3 His journey in the financial sector includes:

1. Early Career: He started his career at Lloyds Bank in the United Kingdom in 1994, where he spent 18 years and rose to the position of senior manager.1

2. Fidelity Bank Ghana:

   • Joined in June 2012 as head of the commercial banking unit1
   • Promoted to director of commercial & SME banking in 20151
   • Appointed as divisional director of retail banking in 20161
   • Became deputy chief executive in November 20171
   • Appointed as Managing Director and CEO on December 1, 201814

Education and Qualifications

• Attended Accra Academy for his high school education1
• Holds a B.Sc. in Banking and Financial Services from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology1
• Associate of the Institute of Financial Services1

Achievements and Initiatives

Under Opuni's leadership, Fidelity Bank has seen several notable developments:

1. Spearheaded popular promotions like the "Fidelity Save for Gold Promo" and "Fidelity 10x Richer Promo"1
2. Welcomed the acquisition of a minority stake in Fidelity by private equity firm AfricInvest in 20201
3. Negotiated a $50 million facility as working capital for the bank from the IFC in June 20221
4. Announced the launch of a social impact initiative called "Orange Impact" in August 20221

Opuni is known for his advocacy of a continental strategy on technology for Africa and his commitment to financial inclusion.12 He has shared insights on various aspects of Ghana's financial sector, including the impact of the Ghana Card on financial services and the potential opportunities arising from the Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP).2