Gertrude Bibi Annoh-Quarshie, affectionately called Bibi has been appointed the Director of Operations Effective August 2019. Until this appointment, she was the Finance Manager of AWDF, overseeing the financial planning, review, monitoring, reporting and risk management functions of the organisation.

As Director of Operations, Gertrude says she is excited about the opportunity to be leading and directing the finance, human resource and administrative functions of AWDF to ensure that they are of the highest quality. She will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing short and long term strategies aimed at optimising AWDF’s general support systems and complex financial management systems.

She is a feminist, passionate about women’s rights and the pursuit of dignity, equality, respect and justice for African women and girls. Integrity and ethical leadership are at the forefront of her personal and professional values, influencing her day-to-day decision making and actions.

Bibi has over 15 years of experience in strategic finance, leadership and management. She is a Chartered Accountant and has an MBA in Finance.