George Arhin takes over as PwC Ghana Country Senior Partner
PwC Ghana has appointed George Arhin as its new Country Senior Partner (CSP), effective October 1, 2026.
In his new role, Mr Arhin will oversee PwC’s operations in Ghana, with additional responsibility for the firm’s activities in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
He succeeds Vish Ashiagbor, who is set to retire on June 30, 2027, after 26 years with the firm. Mr Ashiagbor will continue to support the transition ahead of his retirement.
Mr Arhin brings more than 23 years of professional services experience with PwC in Ghana and the United Kingdom. He has held several senior leadership positions within the firm.
Prior to his appointment, he served as Assurance Leader for PwC Ghana and Liberia, while also overseeing the firm’s services in several Francophone countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
He previously served as PwC Business School Leader, Human Capital Leader for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and Energy, Utilities and Resources Industry Leader for PwC Ghana.
At the PwC Africa level, Mr Arhin serves on the PwC Africa Board. From 2022 to 2025, he chaired the Board’s Clients and Market Development Committee and currently chairs the Governance and Partner Affairs Committee.
His extensive experience across different markets and sectors has given him broad expertise in finance, accounting, governance, strategy and risk management.
Mr Arhin holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Ghana Business School.
He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG).
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Arhin said he was honoured to take on the leadership role and build on the foundation established under Mr Ashiagbor.
He said PwC Ghana would continue to prioritise quality and trust while investing in its people, strengthening partnerships with clients and stakeholders, and combining technology with professional expertise to meet changing market needs.
PwC’s West Market Area Regional Senior Partner, Sam Abu, described Mr Arhin as an accomplished leader with extensive experience across the firm’s business, markets and client base.
He said Mr Arhin’s leadership experience in Ghana and the wider region would position him well to lead PwC Ghana into its next phase.
Mr Abu also commended Mr Ashiagbor for his leadership, noting that under his tenure, PwC Ghana achieved sustained growth while maintaining a strong focus on quality and risk management.
Reflecting on his tenure, Mr Ashiagbor said it had been a privilege to lead PwC Ghana and work with its employees, clients and stakeholders.
He expressed confidence in Mr Arhin’s ability to build on the firm’s progress and lead it into its next phase.
The appointment of George Arhin marks a new chapter for PwC Ghana as the firm seeks to build on its existing foundation and respond to the evolving needs of its clients, people and markets.
By Esther Padmore Amonoo
