Ato Seyoum Mekonnen

In his tenure as Regional Vice President, Social Cluster Coordinator in the Amhara National Regional State, to his leadership role at the Federal African Excellence Leadership Academy, Mr. Seyoum seamlessly intertwines regional development with environmental consciousness. He is also leading different institutions by being the board chairman and a member. In his current role as the State Minister of Planning and Development in charge of Environment and climate change and population and development, he brings a nuanced perspective to Ethiopia’s strategic initiatives, forging a harmonious relationship between development goals and environmental stewardship. Mr. Seyoum’s dynamic leadership not only propels the nation’s growth but also positions environmental sustainability at the forefront of Ethiopia’s development trajectory.