Chair Person

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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Ø PhD in Agriculture;
Ø MSc. in Forestry;
Ø MBA IICM-FFAEM[1]
Ø Diploma in professional management
Ø Many trainings
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· Sept. 2011 to date: Economic analyst and Investment coordinator at UAE’s Embassy;
· June 2006-Auust 2011: Dept Head of MSE[2] Development at Oromia MSE Development & Community Mobilization Agency;
· Nov. 2005-April 2006: Head of Natural Resource and Environmental Protection at Oromia Bureau of Agricultural and Rural Development Bureau;
· Deputy Head (May. 2003- Oct. 2005) and tem leader (August 1998-April 2003) at Oromia Bureau of Natural Resources & Environmental Administration (zonal & later Bureau level), and others
· Contributions in various task forces working on VC[3], BPR,
· Conducted two commissioned researches
· Publications (two, viz.: investment potentials and opportunities in Ethiopia and Tourism potential of Ethiopia);
· Membership of Professional Association: Member of world Life and Environmental Conservation Society of Ethiopia
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[1] International Institute of church Management-Foundation for Academic Excellence Ministry
[2] Micro and Small Enterprise
[3] Value Chain

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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Ø MSC in Cooperative Marketing (Mekele University);
Ø PGD in cooperative Business Mgt.;
Ø BA in Sociology & Social Admin. ( AAU);
Ø Various development related trainings
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· March 2018 to date: Program Associate-smallholders support at WFP[1]:
· Dec. 2012 to Feb. 2018: Program Assistant of purchase for progress (F4P) program:;
· August 2009 to Nov. 2012: Program officer UNDP at United Nations Volunteers ( UNV);
· Sept 1988 to June 2009: Acting Head of Coop Promotion Work Process; Program Coordinator-RUFIP; Head of Zonal Coop Prom Dept., Junior Expert coop promotion at OCPA[2];
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[1] World Food Program
[2] Oromia Cooperative Promotion Agency
Director

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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Ø MA in Sociology (from RVU university);
Ø BA in Development Management (ECSU[1])
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· August 2015 to date: GM[2] at Oromia Agricultural Coop Federation;
· July 2011 to Jan. 2015: Chairperson of Oromia Women Association;
· Jan. 2008 to June 2011: Advisor at Oromia Labor and Social Affairs Bureau;
· March 2001 to August 2004: Head, District Finance Office;
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[1] Ethiopian Civil Service College
[2] General Manager
Director

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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Ø BSC. In Law
Ø Various trainings
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· Current: East Wellega Zone Public Service and Human Resources Development Officer
· 21 yrs of service (District Women Affairs, Communication Office manager, Zonal Women Association Chairperson, Zonal communication vice manager);
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Director

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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Ø MBA candidate;
Ø BSC in Cooperative Business Management-Ambo University);
Ø Various trainings in (Coop mgt., coffee production & quality improvement)
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· Jan. 1998 to date: GM of Limu Enaria Farmers’ Multipurpose Cooperative Union ;
· Jan 1988 to Jan 1998: Agricultural Extension Expert Limu Kosa District, Agricultural Development Office, Oromia Agricultural and Rural Development Bureau;
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Director

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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ØMBA-from Lead Star University;
ØBA in Coop Business Mgt. from Ambo University;
ØDiploma in Accounting from Alfa University College
ØDiploma (in Basic Computer);
Ø Training on (IFRS, training methodologies, other TOT and coop mgt. trainings)
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· Sept. 2017 to date: GM of Yhaenu PLC;
· August 2016 to August 2017: Coop. Project Capacity Building Coordinator at Adriot Consultancy Service ;
· June 2006 to July 2016: Team Leader of Agricultural Coop. Devt. at Zonal Office and Regional OCPA respectively;
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Director

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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ØMA in Transformational Leadership and Change (from Green which University-;
ØBA in OD[1]; (from International Leadership Institute)
ØDiploma in Law (from ECSU[2]);
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· 2018-2019: Vice Chairperson & CEO of Biftu Adugna Business;
· 2012-to date: CEO of Tumsa Endowment and also Tumsa Board member;
· 2007-2011: Board member and GM of ORTV[3];
· 2006-2007: Communication Bureau Head at ORSGA[4];
· 2002-2006: Vice speaker of Oromia Regional State Council
· 1996-2002: ORGS Cabinet member of OPDO Central Office;
· 1990-1996: Others;
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[1] Organizational Development
[2] Ethiopian Civil Service University
[3] Oromia Radio and Television
[4] Oromia Regional State Affairs
Director

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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Ø MBA from Paradise Valley University College
Ø BA in Business Management;
Ø Diploma in Cooperative Management from Ardaita ATVET College
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· April 2012 to date: GM of Wonji Sugarcane growers’ Cooperative Union;
· Dec. 2009 to Jan. 2012: Deputy Head of District Coop Promotion Office;
· Jan 2008 to Nov 2009 :Team leader of District Cooperative Promotion Office ;
· August 2005 to Sept. 2008: Coop Promotion Expert to at District Coop. Promotion Office;
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Director

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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ØPhD in enterprise mgt (from Chain CU[1] University);
ØMBA from AAU;
ØBA in Development Admin. from ECSU;
ØDiploma In Mathematics form Bahar Dar University
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· Nov 2018 to Feb 2019: Head of ODP Central Office;
· April to October 2018: Head of OWMEB[2];
· Oct. 2015 to March 2018: State Minister of Ministry of Industry;
· Sept. 2015 to Oct. 2015: State Minister of Ministry of Mines;
· Jan. 2009 to August 2010: Deputy Director of OLA[3] ;
·Oct. 2005 to Dec. 2008: Commissioner of Oromia Investment Commission (2.67 Yrs);
· May 2002 to Oct. 2005: Advisor for Oromia Administrative and Security Bureau;
· Sept. 2001 to May 2002:: Senior Expert for Planning and programming at Oromia Management Institute;
·July 1995 to June 1998: Others:
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[1] Chongqing University
[2] Oromia Water, Mines and Energy Bureau
[3] Oromia Live Stock Agency
Director

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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Ø MSC. from AUA[1] in Animal Breeding
Ø BSC. from AUA in Animal Science;
Ø Various trainings in leadership, Governance, BPR, Change agent, TQM, Personnel Management, etc.
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· Nov. 2015 to date: GM at OCFCU;
· Dec. to Nov. 2015 (Dean: of Alage ATVET[2]) and May 2006 to Dec. 2008 (dean of Agarafa ATVET) respectively
· Jan. 2004 to Jan. 2006: Project Executants at DGIS-WWF Ethiopia Project ;
· Nov. 1994 to Jan. 2004: Zonal Agricultural Dept. Head at OADB[3];
· Sept. 1988 to Oct. 1994: Other in MOA:
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[1] Alemaya University of Agriculture (Now Haramaya University of Agriculture)
[2] Agricultural Technical Vocational Education and Training
[3] Oromia Agricultural Development Bureau
Director

Educational Qualification
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Work experience
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Ø MBA-from RVU[1];
Ø BSC. In Agr. Econ form Haramaya University;
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· August 2018 to date: GM at Ambo FCU[2] ;
· June 2006 to May 20018: Marketing Manager and HR and Materials Management Head respectively at Ambo FCU ;
· Nov. 2006 to May 2018: Planning Expert in WSZAO[3];
· Sept. 2003 to Jan. 2005: Expert on Agro-forestry and Rural Land Administration at West Showa Zone Agricultural and Rural Development Office;
· July 1997 to August 2003: Head of Marketing and Loan Team at District Cooperative Promotion Office;
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[1] Rift Valley University
[2] Farmers’ Cooperative Union
[3] West Shewa Zone Agricultural Office