Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu
CEO, soleRebels
Ethiopia
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is an Ethiopian business woman, founder and executive director of soleRebels, Africa’s “fastest growing footwear company”. Alemu has received honors and accolades for her business acumen, as well as her efforts to shift the discourse on Africa away from poverty to the continent’s entrepreneurial spirit, social capital, and economic potential. Alemu launched “The Republic of Leather”, designing sustainable luxury leather goods, and “Garden of Coffee” retail outlets to promote Ethiopian coffees.
Bethlehem was named among the Inaugural, second and third Lists of 100 Most Influential African Women in 2019, 2020 & 2021 by Avance Media.
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