Professional Profile
An accomplished coffee sector professional with over 15 years of experience spanning coffee production, plantation management, certification, research, and export trade. Currently serving as Export Director at Kadela Coffee Exporter, leading international sales, buyer engagement, and sustainability certification processes including RFA, Organic, and EUDR compliance.
Holds a Master’s degree in Coffee Economics and Science from the Ernesto Illycaffè Foundation (University of Udine), supported by graduate training in Natural Resource Economics and a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Extension. Brings a rare combination of industry leadership and academic expertise, having served as Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Researcher at Jimma University, as well as in senior management and coordination roles within Ethiopia’s agricultural research institutions.
Recognized for strong leadership, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making, with proven ability to manage teams, oversee complex operations, and connect research, sustainability, and market-oriented coffee value chains.
