Temesgen Derso

Accomplished and visionary Senior Agribusiness Executive with over 20 years of full-time leadership experience directing large-scale commercial farm operations, agricultural megaprojects, and livestock production systems. Proven expertise working within the Ministry of Agriculture, managing complex regional programs, center-pivot irrigation networks, and cross-functional teams of over 50+ field workers. Adept at strategic asset fleet management, commercial budgeting, biosecurity enforcement, and market development.

Fluent in English and native Amharic, possessing an unwavering commitment to driving operational excellence, high-yield efficiency, and profitability in aligned corporate mega-projects across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Market Development & Marketing Team Leader / Senior Executive - Ministry of Agriculture — Corporate Agribusiness Division - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

(2016-03 - 2025-04)

• Directed comprehensive commercial agribusiness operations, strategic marketing initiatives, and cross-functional teams to expand regional market access.
• Oversaw large-scale commercial budgeting, asset fleet management, and infrastructure resource allocation for strategic agricultural operations.
• Supervised workforce distributions consisting of over 50+ field workers, technicians, and agricultural supervisors.

Market Information Officer - Ministry of Agriculture — Corporate Agribusiness Division - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

(2014-07 - 2015-03)

• Anaylzed dynamic agricultural commodity markets, supply chain flows, and agribusiness sector intelligence to drive national marketing policies.

Agricultural & Commercial Farm Operations Supervisor - Ministry of Agriculture — Corporate Agribusiness Division - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

(2009-12 - 2013-07)

• Managed center-pivot irrigation sites, 500+ hectares of commercial crop cultivations, and field infrastructure execution workflows.

Animal Husbandry & Livestock Production Specialist - Ministry of Agriculture — Livestock Development Department - Regional Sites, Ethiopia

(2005-07 - 2008-12)

• Managed large-scale regional animal husbandry and livestock breeding programs, driving a 25% increase in productivity.
• Enforced rigid biosecurity standards, clinical nutrition workflows, and quarantine mechanisms to safeguard livestock yields.
• Conducted advanced capacity-building training, agricultural workshops, and structural extension services for over hundreds of commercial stakeholders and field workers.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Agribusiness Development - Yardstick International College (2010)

Diploma - Animal Science (Livestock & Poultry Management) - Kombolcha Agricultural College (2005)