Leadership
Management Team
Henok Belay
Lideta Winery Plant Manager
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Prior to joining Awash Wine Henok worked for Assela Malt Factory, and Izone PLC. Henok has a BA Degree in Applied Chemistry from Gonder University and MBA in International Business from Greenwitch College in Addis Ababa.
Eyob Asamenew
Mekanisa Winery Plant Manager
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Eyob started his career in Awash Wine as a Chemist. Eyob has a BSC degree in Applied Chemistry from Awassa University and an MSC in Environmental Science from Addis Ababa University.
Richard Auther
Wine Master & Farm Manager
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Richard joined Awash Wine in 2018. He has 27 years’ experience as a Director and Advisor in all aspects of Winemaking including Viticulture, Oenology, business and trade, Technical Manager, and Vineyard Manager.
Raphael Joly
Procurement and Supply Chain Manager
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Raphael has prior experience with AGS Frasers (Tanzania, Ghana) and Bollore Africa Logistics (Ethiopia, Djibouti). Raphael graduated from Neoma Business School (Groupe ESC Rouen) in Rouen France in Finance, Marketing, Management, and Foreign Languages.
Michael Solomon
Project Manager, CAPEX and Improvement Engineering
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Michael joined Awash Wine in July 2018. Prior to this Michael worked with Vanlli Construction Plc. Michael has a BSc in Civil Engineering and has a PMP (Project Management Professional) credential from PMI (Project Management Institute).
Ephrem Tizazu
Commercial Director
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Ephrem joined Awash Wine S.C from June 20, 2023. Before joining Awash, Ephrem started his career in 2008 with TAZA Manufacturing and Trading PLC, East Africa Bottling Share Company (Coca Cola), Fonterra Brands Ethiopia (NZMPE S.C), Habesha Breweries S.C and United Beverage holding senior leadership positions, Ephrem graduated with an MBA in General Management, BA in Marketing and BA in English Language & Literature.