Regent University College of Science and Technology has appointed Prof. Samuel Lartey as the Vice President of the institution.
Before he was appointed Vice President, Samuel served as the Executive Head of Research, Business Intelligence, Market Conduct and Media at the Ghana Association of Banks.
The Board of Trustees and Council of the university announced the appointment of Prof. Samuel Lartey, indicating that his mandate took effect in February 2024.
As the Vice President of the university, he will be directly responsible for academic affairs, institutional effectiveness, and quality management of the university.
His mandate would also include providing vision, leadership and direction in all aspects of the university’s academic programmes, including instruction, service, research, scholarship and creative activity, among other tasks.
Prof. Lartey is a full professor in Finance and Information Technology Systems. He holds a PhD in Financial Management, an MBA in Management Information Systems, and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science – Political Science and Philosophy.
He is a Chartered Financial Manager, Chartered Cybersecurity Specialist and Chartered Project Engineer. The Prof. is also a Council Member of the European Institute of Financial Directors.
Prof. Lartey is an educationist, academician, banker and a trained researcher. He is also an information technology, artificial intelligence and financial information expert.
He has consulted for several multinationals and international organisations, such as the German International Cooperation (GIZ), International Labour Organisation (ILO), United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID), among others, on various initiatives and programmes for sustainable development, digital financial services, reintegration of migrants, and financial inclusion and development.
Prof. Samuel Lartey has developed various academic curricula, syllabi, learning materials and other professional educational programmes for many globally accredited universities, professional institutions and colleges. He is a specialist in corporate culture, personal mentoring, executive profiling and facilitation of learning and development programmes for various professional and academic institutions.
Samuel has several academic and professional publications to his credit in several high-ranked peer-reviewed journals, corporate and institutional newsletters, and newspapers. He previously worked with UPSA, served as the Head of the Accounting and Finance Department at Regent, and was subsequently appointed as a member of the University Council.
“I am profoundly honoured to join the Regent University College of Science and Technology as the Vice President. It is with this belief that I align myself with our university’s mission to provide a rigorous, holistic education that fosters critical thinking, innovative research and the development of future leaders.
“My vision for our institution is one where we not only continue to excel in our core areas of science and technology, but also become a beacon of sustainability, ethics and global education leadership,” he said.
He added that he aspires to cultivate an environment that encourages collaboration across disciplines, engages with global challenges, and prepares students to be responsible, forward-thinking citizens of the world.
“I eagerly look forward to working closely with the members of the Regent community, learning from their experiences and contributing to our collective goals,” said Prof. Lartey.
Chairman of the University Council and Founder of Regent University College of Science and Technology, Prof. Emmanuel K. Larbi, said: “We are excited Professor Lartey is joining Regent at this critical stage of its development. We pray for God’s grace upon his efforts”.
