Board of Directors

Board Directors are nine prominent businessmen and professionals.

ATO ABRHAM GEBREAMLAK (CHAIRPERSON)

He was re-elected as a Board of Directors by the 15th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders that took place on October 29, 2022

Qualification: He holds a Master of Arts in Pedagogics (with Gold Medal), Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations (with Distinction) and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management from Haramaya University.

Work Experience: Previously he has served as a Board of Director at Lion International Bank for three consecutive terms. He is currently the General Manager and co-owner of Zala Impex PLC involved in the Import and Export. He was earlier General Manager of First Real Estate.

ATO REZENE HAILU
(VICE-CHAIRPERSON)

He was elected as a Board of Director by the 15th Annual General Meeting of shareholders that took place on October 29, 2022

Qualification: He holds an MBA in International Business from London University (UK), and a BA Degree in Accounting from AAU. In addition, he has participated in training programs abroad that covered ESL Business Customers' advanced level and Developing Entrepreneurial Skills Experience for Small and Medium Enterprises Managers from Tennessee, USA, and Athens, Greece, respectively.

Work Experience: Previously he has served as a Board of Director in numerous Private and Government Institutions i.e., Lion International Bank (S.C), East Africa Holding, Anbesa City Bus Enterprise Awash Wine S.C, Kaliti Metal Products Factory and Asela Malt Factory. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Golagul Trading PLC. He has also served as Chief Executive Officer at Awash Wine S.C, and Deputy Managing Director (Corporate Office) at East Africa Holdings.

ATO WOLDEGEBRIEL WODAJO
(DIRECTOR)

He was re-elected for the second time as a Board of Directors by the 15th Annual General Meeting of shareholders that took place on October 29, 2022.

Qualification: He holds an MBA, from the Open University Business School of London, (UK), and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from AAU.

Work Experience: He is currently self-employed. He was earlier Vice President at Wegagen Bank (S.C), Vice President at Lion International Bank, and Vice President, at Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE). He has also ample experience in serving CBE under the positions of Manager of the Personnel Administration Division, Regional Planning and Budget Officer, and many others in the state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia.

ATO HAILE BERHE
(DIRECTOR)

He was elected as a Board of Director by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders that took place on October 29, 2022.

Qualification: He holds a Master of Arts in Business Administration from Open University (UK), a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from AAU, and a Diploma in Banking and Finance from Addis Ababa Commercial College.

Work Experience: Previously he has served as Board Chairperson at Axum and Environs Development Association, Board of Director at Lion International Bank, and Board of Director of Ethiopian Commodity Exchange. He is currently the General Manager and owner of Harak Trading PLC involved in Import and Export. He has served as President of the Ethiopian Pules Oilseeds and Spices Processors Exporters Association. Previously he worked as Marketing Manager at Guna Trading PLC and Banker at Commercial Bank of Ethiopia.

ATO KIFLU TAREKEGN
(DIRECTOR)

He was re-elected as a Board of Director by the 15th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders that took place on October 29, 2022.

Qualification: He holds a Post Graduate Diploma, in Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources from Birmingham University UK, a Master of Science, in Management of Biological Diversity, from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; a Bachelor of Science in Dry Land Crops and horticultural Science, from Mekelle University, and Diploma in Crop Production and Protection Technology from AAU.

Work Experience: He is currently self-employed. He was earlier a Research Technician at the Ethiopian Institution of Agricultural Research. He has also ample experience in serving the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute under the positions of A/Researcher, Director of Communication and Public Relations, Project Manager and Associate Researcher at Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute.

ATO TOMAS GEBREMARIAM
(DIRECTOR)

He was re-elected as a Board of Director by the 15th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders that took place on October 29, 2022.

Qualification: He holds an MA in Leadership & Good Governance from Civil Service University, a BA in Organizational Management (with Distinction) from the International Leadership Institute, Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations from the Ethiopian Peace and Development Institute. In addition, he has participated in training programs abroad that covered Risk Management Training in Miami, USA, and Value Net Training in Gana and Mexico.

Work Experience: Previously he has served as Board of Director at Wegagen Bank for three consecutive terms. He is currently self-employed. He has served as First Secretary to the Ethiopian Embassy in South Korea and Iran. He also worked as Marketing Manager & advisor to the Contact Manager Liaison Office and, training Facilitator at Société Générale de Surveillance a Swiss Multinational Company (SGS). He has also ample experience in serving the then Ministry of Internal Affairs in various Managerial positions. Previously he worked as Administration and Finance Head at the Administration for Refugee Affairs of Ethiopia (ARAE).

DR. TEKA BARAKY
(DIRECTOR)

He was elected as a Board of Director by the 15th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders that took place on October 29, 2022.

Qualification: He holds a PhD in Forestry Engineering, from Institute of Istanbul University, a BA and Master's Degree in Forestry, from Russia University and School of London, respectively, and a Diploma in Biology, from AAU.

Work Experience: He is currently the General Manager and owner of Teka Baraky Import and Export. He was earlier the Department Head of Tree Nursery Rehabilitation Project at Tigray Natural Resources Development and Environmental Protection Office, and Project Manager at the Arsi Administration Region Agricultural Development Department. He has been involved in teaching courses at Mekelle University and contributed to a lot of research projects.

W/RO. BERHAN HAGOS
(DIRECTOR)

She was elected as a Board of Director by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders that took place on October 29, 2022.

Qualification: She holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from HiLCoE, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from AAU, and a Diploma in Accounting from Asemera University.

Work Experience: She is currently working as a Director of the Women & Youth Affairs Directorate at the Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA). She has also ample experience in serving ERA under the positions of Director of the Human Resource Management Directorate, A/Women Affair Team Leader, Section Head of Data Control Finance, and Accountant V at Ethiopian Roads Authority.

ENGINEER MICHAEL TADESSE
(DIRECTOR)

He was elected as a Board of Director representing NTH Trading PLC by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders that took place on October 29, 2022.

Qualification: He holds a Master of Business Administration – ISM from Sri Sai College and, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from AAU.

Work Experience: He is currently Deputy Manager of NTH Trading PLC. He was earlier the Founder and Manager of MICON Trading.

BOARD SUB-COMMITTEES

HR Affairs and Business Development Sub-Committee

Sub-Committee Members

  • ATO ABRHAM GEBREAMLAK (CHAIRPERSON)
  • ATO WOLDEGEBRIEL WODAJO (MEMBER)
  • ATO KIFLU TAREKEGN (MEMBER)
Risk and Compliance Sub-Committee

Sub-Committee Members

  • ATO REZENE HAILU (CHAIRPERSON)
  • DR. TEKA BARAKY (MEMBER)
  • ENGINEER MICHAEL TADESSE (MEMBER)
Audit Sub-Committee

Sub-Committee Members

  • ATO TOMAS GEBREMARIAM (CHAIRPERSON)
  • ATO HAILE BERHE (MEMBER)
  • W/RO. BERHAN HAGOS (MEMBER)