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Tewodros Ashenafi - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

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NameTewodros Ashenafi
First NameTewodros
Last NameAshenafi
OccupationEntrepreneur
BirthdayAugust 26
Birth Year1969
Place of BirthAddis Ababa
Home Town
Birth CountryEthiopia
Birth SignVirgo
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Tewodros Ashenafi Biography

Tewodros Ashenafi is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on August 26, 1969 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Ashenafi started his career at Merrill Lynch & Co in New York. Prior to founding SouthWest Energy in 2005, Mr. Ashenafi carried out international political and economic consulting work advising large international companies and pension funds about investment conditions in emerging markets, mainly in Latin America and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Ashenafi was nominated as a Young Global Leader (YGL) in 2009 by the World Economic Forum, which recognizes the 200 most distinguished young leaders under the age of 40. He is also a member of Initiative for Global Development’s Frontier 100.

Tewodros Ashenafi (born 26 August 1969) is an Ethiopian entrepreneur. He currently serves as CEO of SouthWest Energy.

Tewodros Ashenafi Net Worth

Tewodros is one of the richest Entrepreneur from Ethiopia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tewodros Ashenafi's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeEntrepreneur
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ashenafi is Chairman of SouthWest Energy, Ethiopia’s first and only indigenous oil and gas company. He also serves as Chairman of SouthWest Development, which provides various services to oil and gas companies in Ethiopia, and Chairman of Ambo Mineral Water, a beverage brand in Ethiopia.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Ashenafi is on the Board of Directors of East West Institute, a New York-based security think tank. He also sits on the advisory board of Atlantic Council International, an organisation that promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs. He is a member of the Advisory Board for Columbia University’s Africa Centre, an organisation that promotes academic excellence and works to enable the highest levels of knowledge and learning in and for Africa.

Who is Tewodros Ashenafi Dating?

According to our records, Tewodros Ashenafi is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Tewodros Ashenafi’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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In July 2016 Ashenafi played a key role in Ethiopia’s largest ever privatisation deal, where Japan Tobacco International (with Ashenafi acting as the local partner) acquired 40% of Ethiopia’s National Tobacco Enterprise. The enterprise value of the deal was $1.4 billion, which is also one of largest private transactions in Africa.

Top Facts about Tewodros Ashenafi

  1. Tewodros Ashenafi is a successful Ethiopian entrepreneur.
  2. He is the founder and CEO of SouthWest Energy.
  3. The company has invested over $250 million in Ethiopia’s energy sector.
  4. Ashenafi was named one of Africa’s top 50 most influential people by Jeune Afrique magazine in 2019.
  5. He holds degrees from Harvard Business School and Stanford University.
  6. Ashenafi previously worked for McKinsey & Company and Goldman Sachs.
  7. SouthWest Energy operates the largest wind farm in sub-Saharan Africa.
  8. The company aims to provide clean, affordable energy to Ethiopia and beyond.
  9. Ashenafi is also involved in philanthropic efforts through his foundation, Mary Joy Ethiopia.
  10. He is recognized as a leader in promoting sustainable development in Africa.

Facts & Trivia

Tewodros Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ethiopia. Tewodros Ashenafi celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.

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