Ethiopian Airlines CEO receives int’l recognition
The Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr Ato Tewolde Gebremariam, was awarded the 2015 International Grand Prix special award on June 3, 2015 in a ceremony held in Rome.
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The prestigious award was bestowed on him Mr Gebremariam, for his achievements in developing the airline into the foremost aviation group in Africa and for spearheading the transformation of Ethiopian Airlines into becoming one of the fastest growing airlines in the world.
Under his leadership, Ethiopian Airlines continues to add exciting destinations to its fast growing network, making it the only profitable airline in Africa which only contributes not only to the socio-economic development of Ethiopia but to Africa as a whole.
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“It is an honour to receive this award and a very good opportunity to showcase to the world that we have been awarded by an independent and the largest media group in Italy for our excellence in Africa,” Mr Tewolde was quoted in a release as saying after receiving the award.
He added; “we at Ethiopian Airlines have achieved greater milestones as one family. I want to dedicate this award to my colleagues: more than 9,000 brave men and women around the world who are always working hard to position Ethiopian Airlines as the global carrier of choice."
The Ethiopian Airlines CEO has also won a number of awards including Professional Excellence Award by Planet Africa and the Regional Leadership Award by Airline Business Magazine for his excellence in leading a carrier which provides strong transport links in its geographical region.
He is also recognised for realising the Pan Africanism vision of Ethiopian by implementing a multiple-hub strategy in Africa with its partner airlines ASKY Airlines in Lome, Togo and Malawian Airlines in Lilongwe, Malawi.
