About Hibret Bank
Establishment: Hibret Bank, also known as United Bank, is one of Ethiopia’s pioneer private banks, founded in 1998.
Foundation Principle: Founded on collaboration and diversity, with enterprising Ethiopians from various backgrounds coming together to establish the bank.
Reputation: Built a reputation for providing innovative financial solutions in Ethiopia’s banking industry.
Transformational Strategy 2030: Implementing a strategy aimed at building a strong financial structure and fostering a mutually beneficial ecosystem.
Partnerships: Selected as a pioneer partner by national giants like Ethiopian Airlines and Ethio Telecom.
Expansion: Boasts over 470 branches and sub-branches, with continuous expansion efforts.
Workforce: Employs over 4706 individuals, with a significant representation of women at 41.8%.
Iconic Headquarters: The bank’s 37-story headquarters, named “Hibir Tower,” stands in Addis Ababa’s financial district.
Vision: Aims to be the preferred financial services provider across Africa.
Mission: Committed to exceeding customer and stakeholder expectations through competitive financial solutions, efficient service delivery, and people empowerment.
Tagline: “United, we prosper!”
Aspirations: Includes becoming one of the top 5 private banks in East Africa, leading in innovation and digitization, and being renowned for inclusivity in the region and beyond.
Address and Contact Information
Head Office: Ras Abebe Aregay Street, Hibir Tower, Mexico, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Call center – 995
Phone: +251 11 465 52 22
Email: info@hibretbank.com.et
P.O.Box: 19963 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Board of Directors
- Samrawit Getamessay – Chairperson
- Mesfin Tessema – Deputy Chairperson
- Getachew Ayele – Director
- Tesfaye Desta – Director
- Chanyalew Yilma – Director
- Getachew Ashinne – Director
- Wondiye Girma – Director
- Ato Daniel Bekele – Director
- Ato Milkias kinfemichael – Director
Executive Management Team
- Melaku Kebede – CEO
- Tsigereda Tesfaye – Senior Deputy CEO, Business and Operations
- Simeon Assefa – Deputy CEO, Corporate Services
- Andualem Hailu – Deputy CEO, Strategy and Technology
- Hirut Adamu – Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
- Bizuneh Tariku – Chief, Internal Audit Officer
- Sisay Molla – Chief Finance Officer
- Dereje Kebede – Chief Trade Finance Officer
- Asrat Arega – Chief Human Capital Officer
- Neybyat Assefa – Chief information Officer
- Sileshi Tigabue – Chief Credit Officer
- Adugna Mekonnen – Chief Risk Management and Compliance Officer
- Yeshimebet Tefera – Chief Customer Relation Officer
- Teshome Gebreab Gebremichael – A/Chief Retail Banking Officer
Annual Reports
Please refer https://www.hibretbank.com.et/media/annual-report/
