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, Patience Akyianu, Group CEO of Hollard Ghana, said:
“We are excited to welcome Sosthenes to the Hollard family. His extensive industry experience, people-centred leadership style, and passion for innovation make him well-positioned to lead Hollard Life. His appointment aligns strongly with our purpose of enabling more people to create and secure a better future, while advancing our ambition of becoming Ghana’s favourite insurer”.
“We believe Sosthenes will bring his energy and expertise to drive exceptional and inclusive growth across the business”, she added
Sosthenes said he was honoured to join Hollard Life and looked forward to working with the team, customers and partners to build on the company’s strong platform.
“Hollard is a brand with a strong reputation for innovation, customer focus and challenging the status quo. 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, he led initiatives focused on expanding access to inclusive insurance and digital health solutions and strengthening the company’s market presence.
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 growth.
Hollard Life remains committed to delivering customer-centred insurance solutions while strengthening its position as a trusted and purpose-driven insurer in Ghana.
About Hollard Life
Hollard Life is a subsidiary of the insurance group Hollard Ghana, which combines its deep local knowledge of the market with the world-class expertise of an international insurance brand. With feet firmly planted on Ghanaian soil but headquartered in South Africa, Hollard delivers innovative insurance solutions customised to the unique risks Ghanaians face.
Hollard was previously Metropolitan Insurance which operated in Ghana for over 25 years. Hollard Life, the youngest subsidiary, was birthed in 2018. The company offers various life insurance products, including Funeral, Savings and Investments, Group Life Insurance and Employee Plan, and more. Beyond various nationwide office branches, Ghanaians can find Hollard at Shell Fuel Station Welcome Shops, Melcom stores and online at www.hollard.com.gh, and www.melcom.com/hollard-insurance for all their insurance needs.
