Yafet Ashebir

Yafet Ashebir currently serves as the Acting Executive Head of Compliance and Fraud Management at Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC, overseeing multiple programs including Data Privacy, Anti-bribery and Corruption, Due Diligence, Legal Compliance, ESG, and Fraud Detection. Previously, Yafet held roles such as Data Privacy Lead and Data Privacy Officer, focusing on the development and implementation of data privacy programs and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Prior experience includes serving as an Information Security Officer at the Information Network Security Agency, where responsibilities involved managing cybersecurity risks and developing strategies for various sectors. Yafet holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Governance and Management from Addis Ababa University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from Adama Science and Technology University.