Swithin Kwamena Poh
About Swithin Kwamena Poh
Swithin Kwamena Poh serves as the Finance Director for the MD Programs at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at George Washington University, a position he has held since 2000. He has a diverse educational background in Economics, Finance, and Business Administration, complemented by previous roles in accounting and budgeting at notable organizations such as Panasonic and Penguin Group USA.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Swithin Kwamena Poh serves as the Finance Director for the MD Programs at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at The George Washington University. He has held this position since 2000, contributing to the financial management and strategic planning of the medical programs for over two decades. His role involves overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation to support the institution's mission in medical education.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Swithin Kwamena Poh worked as an Accounting Supervisor at Panasonic from 1992 to 2000. In this position, he managed accounting functions and ensured compliance with financial regulations. He also served as a Budget Analyst at Penguin Group USA for one year, from 1991 to 1992, where he focused on budget preparation and financial analysis.
Educational Background in Economics and Finance
Swithin Kwamena Poh has an extensive educational background in economics and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics/Finance from the University of Indianapolis, where he studied from 1982 to 1984. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same university's School of Business, completing his studies from 1984 to 1987. Additionally, he pursued a Certificate in Financial Planning from Georgetown University in 2004.
Early Education
Swithin Kwamena Poh's early education includes studies at Prempeh College in Kumasi from 1971 to 1976, followed by St. Louis Secondary School in Kumasi from 1977 to 1979. He also attended Talladega College in Alabama, where he focused on Economics/Finance from 1980 to 1982, and spent a year at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology from 1979 to 1980.