Demis Teshager Abeje
Thirty years in Ethiopian public and industrial administration — currently leading Abay Industrial Development S.C. from Bahir Dar, turning strategic plans into operating factories.
Three decades turning strategy into built industry.
Demis Teshager Abeje has spent three decades moving through Ethiopia's public administration and industrial sectors — from district-level leadership in West Gojjam to the executive office of a multi-project industrial developer.
As CEO of Abay Industrial Development S.C., he built the project office that took the company's garment factory into operation and is now steering its cement project through construction. His background in finance, procurement, and property administration — sharpened over years as Deputy General Manager at ADSWE — shapes how he runs the company's planning and resourcing today.
He currently serves on the board of directors of a regional financial institution as an elected director, having chaired its audit committee for three years.
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Nationality
- Ethiopian
- Languages
- Amharic, English
- Sectors
- Industrial development, finance, public administration
A career built role by role, since 1996.
Chief Executive Officer
Abay Industrial Development S.C.
- Directs planning, resourcing, and performance across the company's industrial portfolio
- Built the project office delivering the garment factory (now operating) and the cement plant (under construction)
- Represents the company in third-party business dealings and coordinates all stakeholders
Deputy General Manager
Amhara Design and Supervision Works Enterprise
- Ran support operations across procurement, finance, property, HR, ICT, and kaizen
- Rebuilt the organizational structure and employee benefit packages
- Authored the enterprise strategic plan and annual reports
- Board member, Abay Bank S.C. — audit subcommittee (2012–2016)
- Board member, Lalibela Gypsum Factory (2012–2016)
Head, Finance, Procurement & Property Administration
Amhara Design and Supervision Works Enterprise
- Coordinated the enterprise's financial and procurement activity
- Ran capacity-building training with process experts
Head of Administration and General Service
Amhara Region Agricultural Research Institute
- Oversaw human resources, property, and maintenance across research centers
- Directed institute-wide training programs
Head, Agricultural & Rural Development Office
Yilmana Densa District, West Gojjam
- Ran district agriculture and rural development programs
- Evaluated and supported field staff
Chairman of the District
Jabi Tehinan District, West Gojjam
- Held overall administrative and security oversight for the district
- Ran quarterly and annual performance reviews across every sector
Education, training, and languages.
University of Gondar
Accounting — Ethiopian Civil Service University
Corporate Governance
NBE with Crown Agent · 2016
Strategic Management & Corporate Governance
London, UK
BSC-Focused Strategic Planning & Kaizen
ADSWE
Anti-Money Laundering / CFT
Abay Bank
Executive Workshop for Boards of Directors
London, UK · 2024
Executive Workshop for Boards of Directors
Istanbul, Turkey · 2023
Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, Access
Peachtree Accounting
Let's get in touch.
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