The University of Professional Studies, Accra’s Governing Council has appointed Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor as its next Vice-Chancellor, beginning January 1, 2025.
The news was disseminated via the university’s official Twitter account.
Professor Mawutor brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor at UPSA for seventeen years.
With a strong background in Accounting and Finance, he holds the title of Associate Professor of Accounting and has actively contributed to university committees while focusing his research on capital flight in Ghana and Sub-Saharan African countries, alongside advocating against corruption.
Before his tenure as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawutor served as Dean of Graduate Studies, where he significantly expanded graduate programs and enhanced the university’s financial performance.
In addition to his academic endeavors, Prof. Mawutor has held leadership positions on Governance Boards, including Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abokobi Area Rural Bank and membership in the Coastal Development Authority Board.
His educational qualifications include a Doctor of Finance degree from SMC University (Swiss), a Master’s degree from Wisconsin International University College (Ghana), and professional certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana.
As a prolific researcher and academic, Prof. Mawutor has contributed extensively to scholarly literature, presenting papers at conferences and engaging in media discussions to enrich national discourse.