Board of Directors
Gumachew Kussie
Chairperson
Gumachew Kussie
Chairperson
Born on 21st January, 1972, Ato Gumachew has received his MA in Economics from University of Mumbai, India and BA in Economics. Ato Gumachew has served in different positions from Expert, Health Economist, and Management Science for Health Office up to Head, Deputy General Manager, Southern Nations and Nationalities and People’s Regional State Tax Administration Authority.
He now works as a Commissioner at Pension, Insurance and Investment Commission of Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY).
He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2015 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Nardos Berehanu (PhD)
Vice Chairperson
Nardos Berehanu (PhD)
Vice Chairperson
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.
Dr. Lemma Degefa
Director
Meron Gezahegn
Director
Meron Gezahegn
Director
Born on 25th March, 1976, Meron Gezahegn has received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Addis Ababa University. She is a Qualified Chartered Certified Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) from UK, London.
She has worked as an External Auditor, Audit Manager with A.A. Bromhead and Co. Audit firm and currently she is working as an Internal Auditor in the Embassy of Ireland/IRISH AID-Ethiopia.
She joined Berhan Bank as a member of Board of Directors through election.
Endashaw Kassa
Director
Endashaw Kassa
Director
Born on 18 October 1971 Ato Endashaw has received his MSc in Business Administration (MBA) from Unity University, and BSc in Business Education from Addis Ababa University.
Ato Endashaw has served in different positions- Store keeper and general service head, Accountant, Finance department head, internal Auditor, property Administration and income generation schemes coordinator at central office of EECMY, and General Manager of Sky Standard Business PLC. He served Berhan Insurance as a Board Member.
Now he is the owner and general manager of DASHURA Import and DASHURA Manufacturing PLC.
He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2021 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Ermias Girma
Director
Ermias Girma
Director
Born on 2nd March, 1976, G.C. Ato Ermias has received his MSc in Accounting and Finance, and BA in Accounting from Jimma University.
Ato Ermias has served in different positions from Assistant lecturer- Accounting Department Head, Vice Extension Division Program coordinator and Academic vice Dean of Wolliso TVET College, Academic vice Dean of Ambo University wolisso campus and Lecturer- Department of Accounting Ambo University Wolisso Campus.
He now works as a Director- Ethiopian Kale Heyewot Church Centers and General Manager- EKHC Kuriftu Development Center and top management of Ethiopian Kale Heyewot Church.
He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2021 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Seblewongel Assefa
Director
Seblewongel Assefa
Director
Born on February 3, 1973 Eng. Seblewongel has graduated in advanced diploma and BSc in Civil Engineering from Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Technology in 1995 & 2008 respectively.
Eng. Seblewongel has served in governmental, non-governmental and private organization in different positions to mention few Quantity surveyor, Site supervisor, Office Engineer, Technical manager, and General Manager.
She was elected and joined Berhan Bank’s Board of Directors in 2021 as a Board Member. She is now serving as Member of Building and Construction subcommittee of the Board of Directors.
Aynalem Abayneh (PhD)
Director
Aynalem Abayneh (PhD)
Director
Born on 30th October, 1961, Aynalem Abayneh (PhD) received his PhD in Management from University of Hull, the UK and MSc in Accounting and Management Science from University of Southampton, the UK, and BSc in Mathematics and Physics from Addis Ababa University in 1984.
He maintains a multidimensional experience including working as a Researcher, Trainer and Consultant, Academic and Administration and Finance Vice president, General Manager and Chief Accountant. He is founder, Owner and Manager of GOLDIE Management Consultancy Service.
He joined Berhan Bank as a member of Board of Directors through election.
Eligo Legesse
Director
Eligo Legesse
Director
Born in 26th September, 1973, Ato Eligo received his Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Pune, India in Computer Science.
He maintains a multidimensional experience including business and information technology. He has served in different positions including Computer Expert, Sales and Trading Manager and General Manager in Gellatly Hankey & Co. He is the founder and Managing Director of DCL Trading PLC.
He joined Berhan Bank member of the Board of Directors through election.
fuad hassen
Director
fuad hassen
Director
Born on 13th October 1967, Ato Fuad Hassen has received his Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and in Theology and Bachelor of Science in Physics. He is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer, IT professional and certified trainer. Ato Fuad Hassen has served in different positions - teacher and unit head at Ministry of Education, instructor and unit head and deputy dean at Selam VTC and IT Specialist at Compassion. Now he is a Partnership Preparation Specialist at Compassion. He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2022 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Fasil Nahum (PhD)
Director
Fasil Nahum (PhD)
Director
Born on 5th July, 1942, Dr. Fasil has received his Doctor of the Science of Jurisprudence (JSD) and Master of Laws (LL.M) from Yale University and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (honors) and Chancellor’s Gold Medal, from Haile Selassie I University.
Dr. Fasil has served in different positions from Special Adviser to the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Founding president of the Civil Service University of Ethiopia, Director General of the Ethiopian Justice and Legal system Research Institute, Dean of Faculty of Law, Legal advisor to the Ethiopian Government Constitutional commission He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2021 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2018 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Achamyelesh Alemayehu
Company Secretary
Achamyelesh Alemayehu
Company Secretary
Board of Directors committees
Human Resource Affairs committee
Nardos Birhanu (PhD)
Member
Nardos Birhanu (PhD)
Member
Born on 18 October 1971 Ato Endashaw has received his MSc in Business Administration (MBA) from Unity University, and BSc in Business Education from Addis Ababa University.
Ato Endashaw has served in different positions- Store keeper and general service head, Accountant, Finance department head, internal Auditor, property Administration and income generation schemes coordinator at central office of EECMY, and General Manager of Sky Standard Business PLC. He served Berhan Insurance as a Board Member.
Now he is the owner and general manager of DASHURA Import and DASHURA Manufacturing PLC.
He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2021 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Fasil Nahum (PhD)
Chair Person
Fasil Nahum (PhD)
Chair Person
Born on 5th July, 1942, Dr. Fasil has received his Doctor of the Science of Jurisprudence (JSD) and Master of Laws (LL.M) from Yale University and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (honors) and Chancellor’s Gold Medal, from Haile Selassie I University.
Dr. Fasil has served in different positions from Special Adviser to the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Founding president of the Civil Service University of Ethiopia, Director General of the Ethiopian Justice and Legal system Research Institute, Dean of Faculty of Law, Legal advisor to the Ethiopian Government Constitutional commission He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2021 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2018 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Endashaw Kassa
Member
Endashaw Kassa
Member
Born on 18 October 1971 Ato Endashaw has received his MSc in Business Administration (MBA) from Unity University, and BSc in Business Education from Addis Ababa University.
Ato Endashaw has served in different positions- Store keeper and general service head, Accountant, Finance department head, internal Auditor, property Administration and income generation schemes coordinator at central office of EECMY, and General Manager of Sky Standard Business PLC. He served Berhan Insurance as a Board Member.
Now he is the owner and general manager of DASHURA Import and DASHURA Manufacturing PLC.
He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2021 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Risk Management & Compliance committee
Aynalem Abyneh(PhD)
Chair Person
Aynalem Abyneh(PhD)
Chair Person
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.
Ermiyas Girma
Member
Ermiyas Girma
Member
Born on 5th July, 1942, Dr. Fasil has received his Doctor of the Science of Jurisprudence (JSD) and Master of Laws (LL.M) from Yale University and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (honors) and Chancellor’s Gold Medal, from Haile Selassie I University.
Dr. Fasil has served in different positions from Special Adviser to the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Founding president of the Civil Service University of Ethiopia, Director General of the Ethiopian Justice and Legal system Research Institute, Dean of Faculty of Law, Legal advisor to the Ethiopian Government Constitutional commission He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2021 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2018 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Endashaw Kassa
Member
Endashaw Kassa
Member
Born on 18 October 1971 Ato Endashaw has received his MSc in Business Administration (MBA) from Unity University, and BSc in Business Education from Addis Ababa University.
Ato Endashaw has served in different positions- Store keeper and general service head, Accountant, Finance department head, internal Auditor, property Administration and income generation schemes coordinator at central office of EECMY, and General Manager of Sky Standard Business PLC. He served Berhan Insurance as a Board Member.
Now he is the owner and general manager of DASHURA Import and DASHURA Manufacturing PLC.
He joined Berhan Bank’s Board in 2021 as a Board Member through election. He is now serving as Member of the Board of Directors at Berhan Bank SC.
Audit committee
Eligo Legesse
Member
Eligo Legesse
Member
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.
Meron Gezahegn
Chair Person
Meron Gezahegn
Chair Person
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.
Building & Construction committee
Seblewengel Assefa
Member
Seblewengel Assefa
Member
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.
Girma Begashaw (PhD)
Chair Person
Girma Begashaw (PhD)
Chair Person
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.
Gumachew Kusse
Member
Gumachew Kusse
Member
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.
Loan Review committee
Nardos Berehanu (PhD)
Member
Nardos Berehanu (PhD)
Member
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.
Girma Begashaw (PhD)
Member
Girma Begashaw (PhD)
Member
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.
Gumachew Kusse
Chair Person
Gumachew Kusse
Chair Person
Born on 23rd April , 1975, Nardos Berhanu (PhD) has received her PhD in Doctor of Transformation Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, USA; MA in Transformation Leadership and Change from University of Greenwich UK , after she graduated BA Degree in Management from Addis Ababa University.
She is a Program Coordinator and Director at International Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, she is serving as Communications Officer in Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) since March 2012 Dr. Nardos is also Deputy Manager at GOLDIE Management Consultancy since January 2012.
She is serving the bank as Vice Chairwoman of Board of Directors.