Her Excellency Lelise Neme 2023 Speaker

Commissioner

Ethiopian Investment Commission

Biography

“Engineer Lelise Neme has served as the Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) since June 2020. Her visionary leadership has been pivotal in navigating the challenging landscape posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and internal political issues that have prevailed in recent years. Under her astute guidance, Ethiopia has experienced a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), with an impressive average annual growth rate of 20%. This unparalleled achievement culminated in FDI reaching an unprecedented USD 3.67 billion in 2022, a testament to the conducive investment environment she has created, capturing Ethiopia’s investment potential under her stewardship.

She has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) and as the Director General of the Oromia Industrial Development Agency (OIDA). During her tenure in these roles, her strategic acumen and unwavering dedication played a pivotal role in propelling Ethiopia’s investment landscape to unprecedented heights. Notably, Engineer Lelise’s strategic vision has steered Ethiopia towards attracting a staggering USD 10 billion increase in FDI stock within a mere three years. This remarkable achievement solidifies her reputation as a catalyst for transformative investment and unparalleled economic growth in Ethiopia.”