The Board of Trustees and the Regent University College Council are pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Samuel Lartey as the Vice President of Regent University College of Science and Technology.

His appointment takes effect from February 1, 2024.

As the Vice President of the University, he will be directly responsible for Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness, and Quality Management of the University.

The Vice President’s role would also include providing vision, leadership, and direction in all aspects of the University’s academic programs, 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 Degree in Social Science (Political Science and Philosophy).

He is a Chartered Financial Manager, Chartered Cybersecurity Specialist. He is also a Chartered Project Engineer and a Council Member of the European Institute of Financial Directors.

Samuel 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 a number of multinationals and international organizations, such as the German International Cooperation (GIZ), International Labour Organisation (ILO), United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and USAID, among others, on various initiatives and programs 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 programs 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 programs for various professional and academic institutions.

Prior to his appointment as Vice President, Samuel served as the Executive Head of Research, Business Intelligence, Market Conduct, and Media at Ghana Association of Banks. He also served as the Head of Research and Consultancy at the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Samuel has a number of academic and professional publications to his credit in several high-ranked peer-reviewed journals, corporate and institutional newsletters, and newspapers.

Samuel 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 honored to join the Regent University College of Science and Technology as the Vice President,” shares Prof. Lartey.

“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,” he added.

“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 leadership in education.

I aspire to cultivate an environment that encourages collaboration across disciplines, engages with global challenges, and prepares our students to be responsible, forward-thinking citizens of the world.

I eagerly look forward to working closely with the members of the Regent community and learning from their experiences and contributing to our collective goals,” said Prof. Lartey.

“We are excited Professor Lartey is joining Regent at this critical stage of its development. We pray for God's grace upon his efforts,” said Prof. Emmanuel K. Larbi, Chairman of the University Council and Founder of Regent University College of Science and Technology.