The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), has announced the appointment of Dr Eric Oduro Osae as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, January 5, 2026.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, Dr Oduro Osae brings to the role more than 25 years of distinguished experience spanning accounting, law and corporate governance. He is a Fellow of ICAG and a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana, with an extensive record of service at both national and international levels.

Prior to his appointment, Dr Oduro Osae served as Director-General of Ghana’s Internal Audit Agency (IAA), where he was instrumental in strengthening public financial management systems and enhancing accountability across state institutions.

Internationally, he has served as an Audit and Assurance Advisor to the United Nations, contributing as a member of the Independent Audit Advisory Committee of the UN General Assembly. In 2024, his expertise was further recognised when he was appointed a Governmental Expert on Anti-Corruption under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).

Academically, Dr Oduro Osae holds a doctorate in political economy, a Master of Laws (LL.M.), alongside several professional qualifications. He is also a prolific contributor to professional discourse, having authored and presented over ninety papers on accounting, auditing, governance and public financial management.

His relationship with ICAG spans many years, including service as an examiner and moderator in public sector accounting and finance, where he played a direct role in shaping the training and development of future chartered accountants.

The ICAG Council has called on members, staff, students, regulators and the media to offer their full support to the new CEO. The Institute expressed confidence that Dr Oduro Osae’s leadership will further strengthen ICAG’s standing as a leading professional accountancy body in Ghana and across the sub-region, paving the way for a transformative and impactful tenure.