LAURUS AFRICA - Key Persons


Ben Wilson

Job Titles:
  • President - Capital Markets
Ben is responsible for providing the overall strategic direction for the firm in the Capital Markets by directing efforts to identify and win new business opportunities. Prior to that, Ben was Head of Fixed Income Trading at Strategic African Securities LTD where he led a team of traders and analysts.

Kwabena Aninagyei-Bonsu

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Finance
  • an Experienced Accountant
Kwabena joined Laurus Africa as an experienced Accountant with proven expertise in financial reporting, audit and tax. Before joining Laurus Africa, Kwabena worked as a Senior Audit Associate at Intellisys Chartered Accountants where he supervised the planning and execution of high-profile audit engagements together with the preparation of financial statements and other relevant reports.

Valerie Abena Turkson - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
Valarie serves as Chief Executive Officer for the firm and brings a wealth of experience in Fixed Income Trading, Fund Management and Investment Advisory. Prior to joining Laurus Africa, Valarie served as Vice President, Capital Markets for Obsidan Achernar LTD where she was responsible for interbank and institutional fixed income transactions with an average monthly turnover of GHS800 million in traded volume.