Dawit Dagnew is a communications professional, with more than 10 years of experience with, a diverse background that covers ICT, knowledge management, communication, marketing, strategy development, event organisation & management, stakeholder relationship management, planning & executing marketing and PR campaigns.

Dawit had plenty of experience in renewable energy, the private and social enterprise sector, research, and international development, especially in Ethiopia and Africa. At ease with high-level engagements in Ethiopia, GIZ, EU, and other international fora. Good with people, words, and images. Currently, working on project support focusing on internationalisation, digitalisation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He was the winner of the 2019 business idea challenge from Ethiopia under the Emerging African Innovation Leaders program.

Dawit earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Information Systems and a master’s degree in marketing management from Addis Ababa University. He made several international contributions and has received several trainings in Africa and Europe.