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SULLEY ABDULAI, Head of Regulatory & Corporate Compliance

SULLEY ABDULAI

Head of Regulatory & Corporate Compliance·Afriwave Telecom Ghana Limited

Ghana

Bachelor's degree, Law Degree

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 9 months

Head of Regulatory & Corporate Compliance

January 2024 - Present

Afriwave Telecom Ghana Limited

Accra, Ghana

January 2024 - Present

• Lead the legal and regulatory team in ensuring strict compliance with the Electronic Communications Acts
• Develop and implement legal and regulatory strategies aligned with corporate objectives, managing all
associated legal risks.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle: drafting, reviewing, authenticating, and negotiating commercial
contracts with MNOs, IWCLs, and third-party suppliers.
• Provide timely, commercially driven legal advice to the Board and senior management on business
initiatives, assessing legal implications, regulatory requirements, and attendant risks.
• Represent the company at regulatory hearings before the NCA and other external engagements,
coordinating with external counsel on dispute resolution.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing proactive guidance to mitigate exposure to
legal and commercial risks.
• Foster a culture of compliance, ethics, and accountability across all business units.

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Legal & Regulatory Manager

January 2023 - Present

Afriwave Telecom Ghana Limited

Accra, Ghana

January 2023 - Present

• Provided comprehensive legal advice to internal stakeholders to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
and sound contract management.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a wide range of operational and commercial contracts, incorporating
relevant regulatory and company policy requirements.
• Conducted legal due diligence for company projects and identified legal risks associated with new business
initiatives and contractual agreements.
• Advised on legal and regulatory developments in the telecommunications sector, assessing the impact on
existing and future contracts.
• Liaised with the NCA and other regulatory authorities on compliance matters, licensing conditions, and
regulatory submissions.
• Conducted quarterly compliance audits and advised on remediation where gaps were identified.

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Regulatory & Account Manager

December 2021 - Present

Afriwave Telecom Ghana Limited

Accra, Ghana

December 2021 - Present

• Reported statutory and regulatory activities directly to the CEO, ensuring senior management were
informed of legal and compliance obligations.
• Developed, reviewed, and implemented compliance policies and procedures in line with applicable laws
and NCA requirements.
• Monitored and ensured timely submission of regulatory reports to the NCA, mitigating risk of regulatory
sanctions.
• Conducted regulatory compliance audits and recommended corrective measures.

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Account & Relationship Manager

January 2017 - Present

Afriwave Telecom Ghana Limited

Accra, Ghana

January 2017 - Present

• Managed commercial negotiations and business development initiatives with Mobile Network Operators
(MNOs) and International Wholesale Carriers (IWCLs).
• Ensured all commercial agreements complied with applicable legal and industry regulations.
• Served as the primary point of contact for the NCA, MNOs, and IWCLs, managing complex multi-party
relationships.
• Developed and maintained strong commercial relationships, tracking key account metrics and providing
bespoke solutions to client issues.

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Revenue Assurance Consultant

December 2010 - January 2015

National Communications Authority (NCA) – IITV Project

Accra, Ghana

December 2010 - January 2015

• Verified incoming international traffic of MNOs to detect and report bypass and Simbox fraud, preparing
detailed regulatory reports for the NCA.
• Monitored Call Data Records (CDRs) and coordinated with MNOs for disconnection of bypass numbers,
ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintained accurate reporting and documentation for regulatory and compliance purposes.

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Customer Team Leader

January 2008 - January 2009

Barclays Bank of Ghana Ltd

Accra, Ghana

January 2008 - January 2009

• Managed a banking services team, ensuring compliance with AML, KYC, and regulatory requirements
while driving client satisfaction and sales performance.

Company industry:
Banking

Wealth Management Executive / Team Manager

January 2006 - December 2007

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd

Accra, Ghana

January 2006 - December 2007

• Managed client relationships, ensured regulatory compliance, and supervised team performance in a
highly regulated banking environment.

Company industry:
Banking

Education

University of London

December 2016

December 2016

Bachelor's degree, Law Degree

United Kingdom

University of Ghana

May 2016

May 2016

Master's degree, MA Public Affairs

Ghana

University of Ghana, School of Administration

September 2002

September 2002

High school or equivalent, Banking And Finance

Ghana

Skills

COMMERCIAL LAWS
Intermediate
COMMERCIAL LAWS
Intermediate
APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS
Intermediate
APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS
Intermediate
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Professional Law Course (PLC) Certificate (Called to the Bar)