Mekdes Bekele Lemma is a banking professional with over 17 years of experience in the industry. She is currently the Director of Digital Banking Department at Debub Global Bank, where she is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of digital banking solutions.

Prior to her current role, Mekdes worked as the Director of the International Banking Department, Manager of the Trade Service Division, and Manager of the Remittance & Foreign Exchange Division at Debub Global Bank and various banks including Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Bank of Abyssinia and Addis Bank. In these roles, she gained extensive experience in both domestic and international banking operations.

Mekdes holds a Master’s degree in Commerce from Indira Gandhi University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Addis Ababa University College of Commerce. Additionally, she has a Surveying Diploma from Addis Ababa Technical School.

Overall, Mekdes Bekele Lemma has a wealth of experience in the banking industry, particularly in the areas of international banking, domestic banking, and digital banking.