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Hadia Gondji – President, ETHWEA
“Success depends on courage, not capital.”
Born in Dire Dawa and educated across Ethiopia and Kenya, Hadia Gondji has built a legacy of leadership in transportation, horticulture, and agro-industry. Fluent in six languages and deeply committed to women’s economic empowerment, she currently leads Hadia Seed Production and Agro Industry Plc. Her career spans decades of diplomatic, corporate, and entrepreneurial excellence.
🌱 Introduced center-pivot irrigation in Eastern Wolega
🏢 Former Managing Director of H.H. Abdi Transporters and Holetta Roses PLC
🌍 Served with UNEP and the Economic Commission for Africa
💬 Speaks Amharic, Oromifa, French, English, Arabic, and Swahili
“Women must recognize their worth and build their own confidence. Never use being a woman as an excuse—always work with the spirit of ‘I can.’”
Mrs. Ejigayehu Hailegiorgis transforms Ethiopia’s finest cotton into fashion that travels far and wears well. With a keen eye for design and a commitment to ethical production, she crafts garments that blend comfort, culture, and commercial appeal. Her brand isn’t just stylish—it’s strategic, sustainable, and globally admired.