Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor will succeed Prof. Abednego F.O. Amartey as Vice-Chancellor of UPSA on December 31, 2024, after Prof. Amartey's eight-year tenure.

He currently serves as the Pro Vice-Chancellor at UPSA, where he oversees the day-to-day control and administration of academic affairs.

In this role, he has focused on developing and diversifying academic programs to address emerging national issues, enhancing UPSA's quality assurance initiatives, and streamlining academic processes for greater efficiency. He has also led faculty-centric and student-centered projects to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

With over 20 years of experience in academia and industry, Prof. Mawutor has held various positions at UPSA, including Programme Coordinator, Vice-Dean, and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies from 2016 to 2022.

During his tenure as Dean, he significantly expanded UPSA's graduate programs in student population and program offerings.

Prof. Mawutor began his career at UPSA as a lecturer in 2008 and has since been promoted to Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Chairman of several UPSA statutory committees.

He has a strong research background in accounting and finance, with over 50 refereed articles, more than 20 conference papers, and several books on financial planning.

In addition to his academic work, Prof. Mawutor has served on national committees and boards, including the Coastal Development Authority, Abokobi Area Rural Bank (where he was Vice-Chairman), and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund).

He is a Chartered Accountant and a professor of Finance, with membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

He is also an Elder at the Church of Pentecost, LA area, Kokomlemle Assembly, and a devoted Hearts of Oak fan. Prof. Mawutor is married with children.