Background
Ayele, Kassahun was born on June 17, 1949 in Bale Goba, Ethiopia.
Ayele, Kassahun was born on June 17, 1949 in Bale Goba, Ethiopia.
Bachelor of Science. in Mechanical Engineering, Haile Sellasie University, Addis Ababa. Master of Science in Machine Design, Leeds University, England, 1988.
Shift engineer to factory chief engineer Metahara Sugar Factory, Metahara, Ethiopia, 1973—1983. Senior project engineer Industrial Projects Service, 1982—1992. Technical expert Ethio-Libyan Joint Sugar Company, 1983—1984.
Acting general manager Development Projects Study Authority, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1992—1993. Head of Productive and Support Services Bureau Office of Prime Minister, Ethiopia, 1993—1995. Minister of Trade and Industry Ethiopia, 1995—2001.
Ethiopian ambassador to the United States, Washington, 2001—2006.
Married; 2 children.