Experience
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work in dynamic and challenging environments that have allowed me to grow both professionally and personally. Below is an overview of my professional journey, highlighting key roles, responsibilities, and achievements.
Chief Executive Officer | WA Oil Factory PLC | October 2020 - November 2021
As the Chief Executive Officer at WA Oil Factory PLC, I led strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and market presence. My tenure was marked by significant achievements, including:
- Successfully planned, developed, and directed the company’s operational and fiscal function, completing projects such as a 250 tons per day seed preparation and press line, and a 100 tons per day oil refinery with fractionation.
- Implemented strategic plans and offered expert advice on contracts, negotiations, and business deals, including exporting soy-meal to the Asian Market and establishing a market segment for mega agents throughout Ethiopia.
- Provided strategic financial guidance and improved planning and budgeting processes, contributing to the organization's financial health and growth.
Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director | Astco Food Complex PLC | October 2019 - June 2020
At Astco Food Complex PLC, I was responsible for providing vision and strategic leadership, ensuring proactive management and sales outcomes. Key accomplishments include:
- Expertly planned, executed, and monitored operations such as procurement, production, quality control, and business development.
- Led efforts to create a high engagement and high-performance culture through continuous feedback, appraisal, and coaching.
- Developed communication and business development plans that increased the organization's profiling and visibility by 30% annually, leading to new business leads and revenue growth.
Managing Director | Miheret Grain Milling (U) Ltd & Bakhresa Grain Milling (U) Ltd | June 2017 – June 2017
During my tenure at Miheret Grain Milling (U) Ltd and later at Bakhresa Grain Milling (U) Ltd, I managed and coordinated various departments, including Milling, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, and Transport. Notable achievements include:
- Advised and supported a 34,000-ton storage Silo Project from greenfield to operational status, completing the project ahead of schedule.
- Developed priority partnerships with customers and established strategic relationships with government partners and financial institutions.
- Improved extraction rates and yields through investments in spare parts and rigorous maintenance on production lines, reducing power consumption and enhancing operational efficiency.
Earlier Roles
Prior to these positions, I held several key roles at companies including Kaliti Food Share Company, DH.Geda Flour Factory, Health Care Food Manufacturers PLC, and Roha Packaging PLC. These roles were foundational in developing my expertise in food production processes, quality improvement, and operational management.