Ghirmay Abraham
| Ghirmay Abraham | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ghirmay Zeray Abraham 1977 (age 48–49) Eritrea |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Eritrean |
| 🏫 Education | University of Asmara |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive |
| 👔 Employer | Aptech Africa (2011–Present) |
| Known for | Renewable energy |
| Title | Co-founder and Chairman at Aptech Africa |
Ghirmay Zeray Abraham (born 1977), is an Eritrean business executive and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and managing director of Aptech Africa, a provider of renewable energy and water solutions across Africa.[1]
Ghirmay's entrepreneurial journey has earned him recognitions such as a Top 10 finalist in the 2021 Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) competition, an initiative by the Jack Ma Foundation.[2]
Career at Aptech Africa
In 2011, Ghirmay co-founded Aptech Africa with his brother Metkel Zerai. Aptech founded as a renewable energy company in Juba, South Sudan. As reported Aptech started with $20,000 in personal and family savings. Initially selling solar lanterns, the company secured its first major contract in 2012, installing solar panels at a medical facility.[3][unreliable source?][better source needed]
Under brothers leadership, Aptech stayed operational amid the South Sudan civil war, taking over abandoned projects and expanding into Uganda in 2016. The company has since grown into a multinational enterprise, providing solar energy solutions and water pumping systems to communities across Africa.[4]
In 2019, Aptech named one of the “Companies to Inspire Africa in 2019” by the London Stock Exchange Group. In 2020, Aptech was also named Best in Business honoree by Essence magazine.[5]
Recognitions
- 2019: Ghirmay named among Quartz Africa Innovators 2019.[6]
- 2021: Ghirmay named among the 2021 Africa’s Business Heroes winners.[7]
- 2025: Ghirmay named among 100 most reputable Africans by The Reputation Poll.[8]
References
- ↑ "ብኤርትራዊ ዝውነን ኣፕቴክ ኣፍሪካ ሓደ ካብ ዝበለጹ 50 ትካላት ኣፍሪቃ ተባሂሉ". BBC News ትግርኛ (in ትግርኛ). Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ↑ "An Awesome Platform To Showcase African Talent in The ABH- Ghirmay Zeray Abraham". 2021-11-14.
- ↑ Admin. "How two Eritrean brothers built a solar power business in some of Africa riskiest markets". Madote. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ "How two Eritrean brothers built a solar power business in some of Africa's riskiest markets". Quartz. 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ Rogo, Paula (2020-05-25). "The Africa List: The Best In Entertainment, Culture and Business". Essence. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ "Quartz Africa Innovators 2019: leading the change for Africa's future". Quartz. 2019-09-19. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ Releases, APO Press (2021-11-18). "2021 Africa's Business Heroes Winners Announced". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ Kpakete, Rowland (2025-01-06). "FULL LIST: 13 Nigerians, 87 others make 100 most reputable Africans". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
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