Education: MA in Marketing Management
Company Name: Axis Marketing Services plc
Title: Managing Director
Founded in: 2012
What it does: Provides consultancy in Marketing and Business Development Services
Headquarters: Addis Ababa
Startup capital: 90,000 birr
Current capital: 400,000 birr
Number of Employees: 8
Reason for Starting the Business: Identified outsourcing opportunity
Biggest Perk of Ownership: Freedom to explore opportunities
Biggest Strength: Persistence
Biggest Challenge: Dealing with informality and corruption in the market
Plan: To launch the largest business development platform
First Career: Secretary
Most Interested in Meeting: International business development experts
Most Admired Person: Dr. Selam Aklilu
Stress Reducer: Spending time with family
Favorite Book: “Purpose Driven Life”
Favorite Pastime: Spending quality time with family
Favorite Destination: Israel
Favorite Automobile: None