Frehiwot Tamiru
Frehiwot Tamiru | |
|---|---|
ፍሬህይወት ታምሩ | |
| CEO of Ethio telecom | |
| Assumed office 25 July 2018 | |
| Appointed by | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Andualem Admassie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Alma mater | Open University (MBA) |
| Committees | GSMA Board Member GSMA Foundation Board members |
| Awards | 2023 laureates of Choiseul 100 Africa Economic Leaders of Tomorrow 2022 African CEO Awards in the telecommunication sector |
Frehiwot Tamru (Amharic: ፍሬህይወት ታምሩ) is an Ethiopian public official who is currently the CEO of Ethio telecom, a major telecommunication and internet provider in Ethiopia since 25 July 2018.
Career and education
Frehiwot was born and raised in Addis Ababa.[1] She has Master of Business Administration from Open University in UK and Bachelor of Science in Information System. She also worked in regional minister of construction, transport and communication in Afar Region.[2]
Soon after, she worked as deputy CEO of the former Ethiopian Telecommunication Communication for Internal Support Service. She then left to establish her own company called Doxa IT Technology Plc. Until 2018, Frehiwot has worked in board member of Ethio telecom, a major telecommunication and internet provider in the country. On 25 July 2018, Frehiwot was appointed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as CEO of Ethio telecom, succeeding Andualem Admassie.[3] She became a member of Prosperity Party.[4]
Under her leadership, Ethio telecom saw a significant growth in the subscriber base and revenue, as the tariff made of 40%-50%. The company became state-owned with its telecom sector.[2]
Recognition
Frehiwot Tamru, CEO of Ethio telecom, has been recognized for her exceptional leadership in the telecom sector and her significant role in digital transformation of the nation, particularly for her instrumental role in promoting digital financial inclusion in Ethiopia and spearheading the adoption of telebirr, a transformative mobile money service.[5] Her leadership has been acknowledged by her inclusion on the Choiseul 100 Africa – Economic Leaders for Tomorrow list, topping the ranking in 2023, a testament to her significance as a key economic leader on the continent.[6] She also awarded the 2022 CEO Awards on 30 July 2022 organized in Ghana and Mauritius.[7]
Membership
Frehiwot Tamru influence extends to the global telecommunications arena through her participation in the GSMA, serving on both its Board of Directors and the GSMA Foundation Board.[8]
References
- ^ Fortune, (Addis). "FACES BEHIND THE FORCES". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ a b alm (2022-08-12). "FREHIWOT TAMRU - CEO, Ethio telecom". Africa Leaders Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Ethio Telecom Appoints Frehiwot Tamiru New CEO". www.ezega.com. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Ethiopia : Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamiru: an Abiy protégée with devoted underlings - 17/11/2023". Africa Intelligence. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ ethionegari@gmail.com. "The CEO of Ethio Telecom won the Young African Leaders Award - Ethio Negari". ethionegari.com. Archived from the original on 2024-04-14. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ^ "Ethio telecom CEO tops the 2023 Choiseul 100 Africa Economic Leaders of Tomorrow list". Welcome to Fana Media Corporation S.C. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ^ "Ethio Telecom CEO Frehivat Tamru wins Africa's number one CEO award". ADDIS GO. 2022-07-30. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "GSMA Foundation Board welcomes new members". Newsroom. 2025-02-05. Retrieved 2025-10-04.