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Ghirmay Abraham | |
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| Born | Ghirmay Zeray Abraham 1977 (age 47–48) |
| 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]
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]