About Gize PLC
A globally recognized private limited company headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — leading in freight logistics, property management, financial consultancy, energy solutions, and digital banking.
Building Bridges Across Continents
Founded in 2001 by Gizeshwork Tessema, GIZE PLC began as a shipping and logistics firm in Addis Ababa with a bold vision: to transform how goods and services move across Ethiopia and beyond.
Over two decades later, GIZE PLC has evolved into a diversified multinational business powerhouse operating across multiple key sectors: freight logistics & supply chain, property management, financial consultancy, energy solutions, and digital banking.
With a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and ethical business practices, the company has successfully facilitated major infrastructure projects, optimized supply chains, and supported international trade — contributing significantly to Ethiopia's economic growth.
Gizeshwork Tessema
CEO & Founder, Gize PLC
One of Ethiopia's most influential entrepreneurs, Gizeshwork Tessema has led GIZE PLC to become a multinational business powerhouse. With a background in Business Management from Addis Ababa University and executive training from Harvard Business School, she is a recognized expert in logistics, supply chain management, property management, and business strategy.
Key Credentials
A Visionary Leader Driving Change
Under Gizeshwork Tessema’s leadership, GIZE PLC has grown from a single shipping firm into a diversified multinational business operating across multiple key sectors.
One of Ethiopia's most influential entrepreneurs, Gizeshwork has led GIZE PLC to become a multinational business powerhouse. With a background in Business Management from Addis Ababa University and executive training from Harvard Business School, she is a recognized expert in logistics, supply chain management, and business strategy.
Her leadership focuses on expanding Ethiopia's logistics and infrastructure sectors, promoting sustainable development and international trade, empowering women in business and technology, and driving innovation in banking, property management, and energy solutions.
Our Core Values
Excellence
We pursue world-class standards across every division — from freight logistics to digital banking — delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
Sustainability
We promote renewable energy, environmentally friendly business solutions, and sustainable development practices across all operations.
Ethics
Our business practices are guided by integrity and transparency, recognized globally through our UN Global Compact membership.
Innovation
From GPS-tracked freight logistics to digital banking payment systems, we leverage cutting-edge technology to transform industries and communities.
Affiliations & Awards
GIZE PLC holds memberships with FIATA and IATA, participates in the UN Global Compact and AfCFTA, and our CEO has served as an advisor to the World Bank Group. We have also earned numerous certificates and awards over the years.
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