Executive Director of the Alliance For Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson has been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to act as the Acting Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). SEC is a key regulator Ghana's capital markets, overseeing licensed market operators, fund managers and collective investment schemes, while also driving market development. Mensah Thompson's appointment comes at a time when markets in Greater Accra are grappling with low investor confidence.He graduated from the University of Professional Studies, Accra with a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree.As the new Acting Deputy of SEC, he is expected to revive the Commission’s leadership structure as well as restoring stability and trust within the sector.

His background in civil society work and legal places a mandate on him to maintain integrity and protect investors.

Mensah Thompson will work the Acting Director-General of the SEC,James Klutse Avedzi who recently took over from Rev Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh.