Girum Getachew (MBA,MA,BA)

Girum Getachew has a diverse work experience with a focus on finance, accounts, and sales and marketing. Girum currently holds the role of Lead - Partnerships Sales and Marketing at Arifpay since February 2023. Previously, they worked at Ethio Lease as a Senior Finance and Accounts professional from January 2022 to January 2023. Before that, Girum held multiple positions at Lion International Bank S.C., including Senior Finance Officer from September 2019 to January 2022, Project Officer from March 2019 to September 2019, Auditor from an unspecified date to February 2019, and Mobile Money & Agency Banking from October 2014 to January 2018.

Girum Getachew has a diverse education history. Girum obtained their Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Addis Ababa University, where they studied from 2012 to 2014. Girum then pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance from Ashland University, which they completed from 2015 to 2017. Later, Girum pursued a Master of Arts (MA) in Marketing Management from St. Mary's University, where they studied from 2018 to 2020.

In addition to their formal education, Girum has also obtained certifications in various fields. Girum has completed the ASSET VALUATION certification program offered by Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations. Girum has also received certification in International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) from Lion International Bank s.c. Furthermore, Girum has completed the Training of Trainer (TOT) program offered by Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations.