Seyoum Mekonnen Haile

Seyoum Mekonnen Haile is the State Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Development for Environment, Climate Change and Demography, Ethiopia. 

Mr. Haile has extensive leadership experience in institutional development, strategic planning, and fostering collaboration among diverse sectors to achieve country development goals. Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Haile has exhibited a steadfast commitment to capacity building and organizational enhancement, evident in his roles as Vice President and Training Head at the Federal African Excellence Leadership Academy. 

Mr. Haile has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation and General Manager of the Amhara Mass Media Agency. From his tenure as Regional Vice President Social Cluster Coordinator in the Amhara National Regional State to his leadership role at the Federal African Excellence Leadership Academy, Mr. Haile has woven regional development with environmental consciousness. He is also a board chairman and member at several institutions.  

His global exposure from training and visits to the USA, China, and the UK has equipped Mr. Haile with insights into international best practices in environmental sustainability. In his current role as the State Minister of Planning and Development in charge of Environment and climate change and population and development, he brings a nuanced perspective to Ethiopia's strategic initiatives, forging a harmonious relationship between development goals and environmental stewardship. 

Mr. Haile has a BA from Addis Ababa University, an MBA from Bahir Dar University and an MSc in Environmental Management for Business from Cranfield University, UK.