Lt.-Gen. Yilma Merdassa becomes Chairperson of Ethiopian Airlines’ Mgmt. Board

Addis Ababa, June 12, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, the Commander of Ethiopian Air Force, has been appointed by the Ethiopian Government as Chairperson of Ethiopian Airlines Management Board effective June 8, 2023, succeeding Girma Wake.

It is stated that Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa has been serving the Airline Group in the capacity of Management Board member for the last two and half years before he assumes the new role.

Ethiopian Airlines Group in its announcement has welcomed Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa and wishes him success on his new role.

It is to be recall that Girma Wake has led the Group as Management Board Chairman since March 2022.

During this period, Girma has provided effective guidance to the Group sharing his wealth of experience in the aviation field.

Prior to that, he had served the airline in different capacities including as member of the Management Board, and CEO positions at different times.

His contribution to the growth and success of the Airline Group has been enormous and will take a special place in the history of the Group, Ethiopian has stated.

Ethiopian Airlines has also extended its gratitude and appreciation to Girma and wish him all the best in his new endeavors.