With over 20 years of extensive experience in finance, business consulting, corporate governance, and management, Elias Mekonnen is recognized as one of Ethiopia’s most prominent finance professionals. Throughout his distinguished career, he has advised leading organizations on strategic financial planning, organizational restructuring, and executive leadership development.
Elias is the founder of Elyas Management Consulting, a trusted advisory firm providing high-level consulting services to businesses, government entities, and international organizations. He currently serves as the Chief Finance Officer of the Africa-Asia Business Expo and Trade Fair, where he plays a pivotal role in financial strategy, partnership structuring, and capital mobilization for one of the continent’s most ambitious trade events. He holds an MSc in Finance and an MBA from Addis Ababa University, combining deep technical expertise with a strategic management outlook. Elias is known for his commitment to excellence, strong leadership, and his ability to drive financial innovation across industries.