Hailemelekot T/Berhan Tekleyohannis

Hailemelekot Tekleyohannis has over four years’ experience in business development and investment promotion. Currently, Hailemelekot is a business facilitation and investment promotion director at WAFA Marketing and Promotion PLC, where he focuses on building the capacities of small and medium enterprises, consulting businesses, and creating strategic alliances between Ethiopian and foreign businesses. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration and holds bachelor’s degrees in Law and English Literature. Hailemelekot is driven by his commitment to see a vibrant private sector that contributes to transforming the lives of Ethiopians. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Hailemelekot plans to pursue his work in businesses development by establishing his own business consultancy firm aligned with an incubation center to nurture startups.