The Governing Council of the University of Professional Studies, Accra, (UPSA) has appointed Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University, effective from January 1, 2025. This announcement was made through a tweet from the university's official handle.

Professor Mawutor, previously serving as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor at UPSA, brings with him over seventeen years of extensive experience in Accounting and Finance, both in academia and the financial sector.

His academic accomplishments include holding the position of Associate Professor of Accounting, active participation in university statutory committees, and focusing his research on capital flight in Ghana and Sub-Saharan African nations, alongside anti-corruption advocacy.

Before assuming the role of Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawutor served as the Dean of Graduate Studies for six years, during which he significantly expanded the university's graduate programs and contributed to its financial growth.

Beyond academia, Prof. Mawutor has held leadership positions in governance boards, including Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abokobi Area Rural Bank and membership in the Coastal Development Authority Board.

Prof. Mawutor's educational background includes a Doctor of Finance degree from SMC University (Switzerland), a Master's degree from Wisconsin International University College (Ghana), and professional certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, among others.

As a prolific researcher and academic, Prof. Mawutor has published extensively in indexed and ranked journals, presented papers at conferences, and engaged in media discussions to contribute to national discourse.

Prof. Mawutor will succeed Prof. Abednego F.O. Amartey as Vice-Chancellor, whose term ends on December 31, 2024.