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Ethiopian Securities Exchange Appoints Yodit Kassa As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 07, 2026•2 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Ethiopian Securities Exchange

Yodit Kassa
EthiopiaFinancial ServicesFinance

Description

Yodit Kassa has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, marking a significant leadership transition. Her appointment follows the resignation of the founding CEO, Tilahun Esmael Kassahun, after leading the exchange from its inception.

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Company

Ethiopian Securities Exchange

Location

Ethiopia

About

The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is the country's only organized securities exchange. It was established to promote a more robust capital market by providing necessary infrastructure and facilitating transactions. ESX aims to increase the number of listed companies and foster investor participation. It operates as a public-private partnership regulated by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority.

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