The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced the appointment of two senior executives to strengthen its leadership team amid an ongoing period of financial sector reform.
Wro. Weynshet Zeberga has been appointed Chief Markets & Operations Officer, while Ato. Robel Tesfaye will serve as the bank’s new Chief Technology Officer, the central bank confirmed in an official statement.
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The appointments take effect immediately as part of the institution’s strategy to deepen operational excellence and accelerate digital transformation.
Weynshet Zeberga is a seasoned central bank professional with extensive experience in financial markets and policy analysis. Prior to this appointment, she played a leading role as part of the team that laid the groundwork for Ethiopia’s capital market development, including the launch of the country’s first securities exchange earlier this year.
In that capacity she served as a senior director within the NBE’s Monetary and Financial Analysis Directorate, contributing to policy design and analytical work that supported foundational market reforms.
Her work has been closely linked to efforts aimed at modernizing Ethiopia’s financial system, particularly in the areas of market infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and capacity building within the banking and capital markets ecosystem. Observers note her contributions have been instrumental in positioning the central bank as a proactive agent of financial innovation.
Ato. Robel Tesfaye joins the National Bank of Ethiopia from a distinguished career in digital transformation and information systems leadership.
Before his new role as Chief Technology Officer, Robel served as Chief Information Officer and Program Director at the Ethiopian Customs Commission, where he oversaw major technology platforms, including the Electronic Single Window system — a national digital initiative designed to streamline imports, exports and border processes.
His professional profile highlights broad experience in technology strategy, digital infrastructure development, and enterprise IT governance — skills seen as critical to advancing the NBE’s technology agenda, including improvements in payment systems, cybersecurity, and information management.
Robel’s leadership in digital initiatives across government institutions is expected to support the central bank’s push toward a more resilient and modern technology environment.
In welcoming both executives, the National Bank of Ethiopia emphasized that their combined expertise will play a vital role in strengthening institutional capacity and supporting the country’s financial sector transformation. The bank extended its warmest congratulations and best wishes for success in their new roles.
