Leader Database

Dr. Eng. Getachew Betru Mekuria

Position

CEO

Company Name

Ethiopian Railways Corporation

Bio

• Board member of Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation(From 2000 – 2007)
• Managing Director of GBA Consultancy Limited (1997 – 2007)
• Founding General Manager of ERC Since 2007 to Current

Information

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering H.W University Edinburgh Scotland UK;

MSC in Soil Mechanics HW University Edinburgh, Scotland UK;

MSC in Management Construction Kingston University Surrey, England UK;

BSC in Hon in Civil Engineering University of Leeds England UK;

Membership of Professional Institute

Member of American Railway Engineering & Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA)

Member of Chartered Quality Institute (MQI)  & Chartered Quality Professional (CQP), London, UK

Experience and Responsibility

• Responsible for the implementation of 1300 km main line & 34 km of Light Rail Transit (LRT) railway projects
• Responsible for developing feasibility/ Bankability studies for 3700 km Railway Project.
• Responsible for the social and environmental sustainability of the railway project
• Lead the operation and maintenance of the railway project

Areas of Expertise

A Chartered Quality Professional (CQP)

High level of knowledge in all aspects of Railway System including Operation and Maintenance.