Board of Directors
LakiPay's Board of Directors is composed of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in technology, business administration, healthcare, and telecommunications. This diverse expertise provides robust leadership, guiding the company towards innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in the competitive fintech landscape.
Chairperson
Sileshi Bitew Alamrew
Sileshi Bitew Alamrew holds a Bachelor's degree in Management and currently serves as a Branch Manager at a leading telecom provider in Ethiopia. His background in management and telecommunications offers vital insights into operational efficiency and customer service excellence within LakiPay's technology-driven financial services sector.
Governance & Leadership
Overseeing strategic direction and corporate governance
Technology & Infrastructure
Guiding technology strategy and infrastructure management
Technology & Infrastructure
Mesfin Abebe Gemeda
Mesfin Abebe Gemeda is a veteran public servant with over 20 years of extensive experience in managing technological infrastructures, specifically network facilities. He has served in various public institutions, including the Institution of the Ombudsman of FDRE and the Ethiopian Sugar Corporation. Academically, Mesfin holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and a Master's degree in Computer Science, reinforcing his strong technical expertise and leadership in technology management.
Strategy & Corporate Governance
Begashaw Abebe Alato
Begashaw Abebe Alato brings a strong background in corporate management, with over 15 years of experience in both government and private sectors. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Jimma University in 2006 and furthered his education with a Master's degree in Regional and Local Development Study from Addis Ababa University (AAU). Begashaw's strategic acumen and management skills are pivotal in guiding LakiPay's corporate direction and development.
Strategic Development
Driving corporate strategy and business development
Inclusion & Accessibility
Advocating for inclusive financial technologies
Inclusion & Accessibility
Dr. Samrawit Worku Zergaw
Dr. Samrawit Worku Zergaw is a medical professional who earned her degree from the prestigious Black Lion Medical School (2013). Specializing in medical radiology, she has experience working in public health care. Beyond her medical career, Dr. Samrawit is deeply committed to promoting inclusive fintech technologies that enhance digital payment accessibility, ensuring underserved communities benefit from secure and convenient financial solutions.