Lea Etsebeth

Lea Etsebeth is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and regional coordination in Africa and the Middle East. Currently, Lea serves as the Director for Africa & Middle East and Director of Sub-Saharan Africa at DIHK, a position held since August 2021. Prior to this role, Lea worked at the Southern African - German Chamber of Commerce and Industry from August 2012 to June 2021, holding various positions including Regional Coordinator for Southern Africa, Deputy Head of Department for Business Development, and Project Manager. Earlier career experiences include internships at d.velop AG, the Southern African - German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Cronimet Chrome Mining SA, as well as a role in product management at Westfalen AG. Educational qualifications encompass a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Arts in Marketing, Sales and Customer Relationship Management from the University of Applied Sciences, Münster, along with project management certification and postgraduate studies in management economics from reputable institutions.