Ivy Apea Owusu stands as a formidable force in the energy sector, currently serving as the Chief Executive
Officer of Cirrus Oil Services LTD. With over 20 years of experience, Ivy has been pivotal in driving the
successful implementation of downstream sector deregulation policies in Ghana. Her expertise in Energy
Structured Finance, honed during her tenure with GE Capital in the US and UK, spans Debt and Equity
financing across Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Renewable and Ancillary Energy sectors.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Ivy is a dedicated business leader, championing community health
and education initiatives. Her influence extends to various boards, including the Chamber of Bulk Oil
Distributors (CBOD) where she currently serves as the Board Chair, Petroleum Hub Development
Corporation (PHDC), Woodfields Energy Resources LTD, Legacy Bonds LTD and the Commercial and Allied
Services (CAS) Cluster of Jospong Group. As a member of the Private Enterprise Federation (PEF), the
Management Committee of School of Arts - University of Ghana, Executive Women’s Network (EWN), the
Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and a Corporate Executive in Residence for University of Ghana
Business School (UGBS) Department of Accounting, she actively promotes the advancement of youth and
women in leadership.
Ivy’s thought leadership is widely recognized, with speaking engagements at prestigious events such as
the 2024 PETROSOL Women in leadership conference, the 2024 Ghana Female CEO Summit, the 2023
Ghana Mining and Energy Summit, 2022 USAID Power Energy Africa Conference, the 2022 University of
Ghana School of Humanities Graduation Ceremony, ABSA Bank Ghana International Women’s Day, and
African Refiners Association South Africa. Her academic credentials are equally impressive, holding
leadership certificates from Harvard and Stanford Business Schools, an MBA from Vanderbilt University,
and a BA in Accounting and Economics from the University of Ghana.
Her accolades include HR Oriented CEO Award, Exceptional Woman in Oil & Gas Award, Oil and Gas
personality of the year and recognition as one of the top 20 Matriarchs in Corporate Ghana by Instinct
Business Magazine. Celebrated as a pioneer in the downstream oil and gas industry and longest-serving
Board member at CBOD, Ivy's contributions continue to inspire many, making her a true matriarch of the
African energy landscape.
Ivy is married with two children.