Our Leadership
A team driven by purpose, committed to excellence, and dedicated to shaping the future of education in Ethiopia.
Meet the Team
Passionate educators, visionary leaders, and dedicated professionals working together to transform literacy in Ethiopia
Abiye Tekle
Founder & Managing Director (CEO)
Visionary leader behind ESB, committed to building Ethiopia's largest student literacy platform and expanding its impact across Africa.
Tefera Tibebu
Deputy Managing Director
Leads operations, school partnerships, and program execution across multiple cities in Ethiopia.
Iyasu Taye
Director of National Coordination
Oversees national coordination, program alignment, and institutional partnerships across Ethiopia.
Aschalew Shewarega
Government Education Bureaus Liaison
Wubete Tegegne
Finance and Payroll
Fasil Eshetu
Regional Coordinator at Hawassa City
Noah Gadara Williams
Regional Coordinator at Shashemene City
Wengel Ayenew
Spokeswoman & Liaison
Tadilo Muhabaw
Regional Coordinator at Woldiya City
What Drives Us
Our leadership team is united by a shared set of core values that guide everything we do
Excellence with Humility
Striving for greatness while staying grounded
Discipline with Purpose
Focused action towards meaningful goals
Collaboration over Competition
Working together for greater impact
Service to Students Above All
Every decision prioritizes student success