Speaker Bio
Frehiwot Tamru is the Chief Executive Officer of Ethio telecom, ranked as the second-largest operator in Africa with a 73 million subscriber base.
At Ethio Telecom, we are going beyond basic connectivity. Recognizing the crucial role of mobile technology in promoting inclusive and sustainable development, our team is committed to harnessing its potential for maximum impact.
In our efforts to promote a digitally empowered Ethiopia and a thriving digital economy, we introduced telebirr, a mobile money platform, in 2021 to boost productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness in the country's economy. Telebirr has achieved remarkable milestones in the span of two years, acquiring a customer base of over 40 million and transacting more than 1.6 trillion Ethiopian birr.
Together, we can harness the power of mobile technology to drive more inclusive and sustainable growth.