Seidu M. Sumani Cia

Seidu M. Sumani has a solid work experience spanning several industries and positions. Seidu M. is currently a Board Member at the Massachusetts Business Roundtable. Previously, they held senior roles at MFS Investment Management as Senior Vice President and Head of Internal Audit, as well as Vice President/Head of Internal Audit. Seidu also worked at Putnam Investments, where they served as Head of Internal Audit and Senior Vice President/Director, Internal Audit. Prior to that, they worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP as an Audit Senior Manager and later as a Senior Manager in the Oracle Practice. In addition, Seidu has experience at Fidelity Investments, United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Wellington Management, and AIESEC. Seidu M. holds several certifications including CIA, CPA, CMA, and CFA.

Seidu M. Sumani has an extensive and diverse education history. Seidu M. began their academic journey at Wa Secondary School, where they pursued their GCE degree in Business from 1979 to 1986. Following this, Seidu earned their BSc. Admin degree with a focus on Administration/Accounting Option from the University of Ghana between 1987 and 1990.

Seeking further educational opportunities, Seidu attended Boston University in 1991 and obtained an MSBA degree in Business Administration. Seidu M. continued their studies at the same institution the following year and obtained an MSA degree with a specialization in Administration/Organizational Policy in 1993.

To enhance their professional development and leadership skills, Seidu enrolled in various programs. In 2005, they participated in the Leadership Development Program at The Partnership Inc. and completed the Boston Fellows Program. That same year, they also attended the Breakthrough Leadership Program (BLP) and BLP Think Tank at Deloitte & Touche LLP.

In 2010, Seidu embarked on the Next Generation Executive (NGE) Program at The Partnership Inc., focusing on executive development. This program was completed in 2011, further strengthening their skills in this area.

In addition to their academic achievements and various programs, Seidu holds multiple certifications. Seidu M. became a Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) in April 1996 and a Certified Financial Manager (CFM®) in April 1997. Furthermore, Seidu obtained the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation in January 2021.

While Seidu has mentioned additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, and Chartered Financial Analyst in their education history, no specific information regarding the institutions or completion dates has been provided.