Dr. Israel Degfa is a visionary entrepreneur and an influential leader in Africa’s agribusiness and coffee export sector, serving as the President of Kerchanshe Trading Plc, Ethiopia’s largest coffee producer and exporter. With a deep passion for sustainable agriculture, value chain development, and economic empowerment, he has transformed Kerchanshe into a globally recognized brand, elevating Ethiopian coffee on the international stage. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its market reach, enhanced quality standards, and empowered thousands of smallholder farmers, strengthening Ethiopia’s position as a premier coffee-exporting nation.

Beyond business success, Dr. Degfa is committed to rural development, capacity building, and social impact. Through strategic investments in agriculture, financial services, and infrastructure, he has fostered inclusive economic growth, creating employment opportunities and improving livelihoods across Ethiopia. His dedication to fair trade, environmental sustainability, and innovation in agribusiness has made him a respected figure in Africa’s economic transformation and food security agenda.