ABOUT OUR COMPANY
INTRODUCTION
Ak Meskerem Coffee Export Trading is a green Arabica coffee exporter company based in Ethiopia specializing in the export of premium Arabica coffee beans. We work directly with local farmers to source the best quality beans, ensuring fair prices and sustainable practices. Our team is passionate about coffee and dedicated to show casing the unique flavors and characteristics of Arabica beans to coffee lovers around the world honestly.
ABOUT US
History of Ak Meskerem Business Holder
Holder of Ak Meskerem Trading Business is Ato Aleka Kebede Mersa, whose address is in Hawassa city. Ato Aleka Kebede married and father of two son and two daughters. He is young, educated and active business man. As his educational background, He has had first degree by Business Management from Hawassa University in 2013 E.C. Ato Aleka Kebede had been more than 32 years business experiences, and Hawassa city is center for his trade activities. His current business activities are related to Commercial Mall (Aleka Kebede G + 6 Commercial Mall (registered by spouse), which is located Hawassa city, at adjacent to south star international hotel) and Ayalinesh Alesso G + 5 Commercial Mall (registered by his wife) are among his successful investments. Other important business line of Ato Aleka Kebede is importing trade. Accordingly, He had been importing products such as furniture & fixtures, vehicles, vehicles accessories & Décor, household’s appliances, Communication, Computer and Computer Equipment’s etc. At the same time, He was engaged on Wholesale and Retail Trade such as furniture & fixtures, vehicles, vehicles accessories & car décor, household’s appliances, musical instruments, Communication, Computer and Computer equipment’s etc, goods with business to business and business to consumer market in Hawassa city. Currently he is also ongoing high effort to expand its business through line expansion, through coffee export, electronic vehicles (car and motor), electronic car assembly, charge station, establish manufacturing WPC products factory and others. So, Ato Aleka Kebede has accumulated business management experience, and longtime business related risk and liability management. Ato Aleka Kebede is sociable, developmental investor and creative mature business man. So as Importer and Wholesaler, Aleka Kebede, add values and contribute on local development through an intuitive linkage between their sourcing of goods from abroad and an expansion of their domestic distribution network to reach more buyers. While he running above mentioned business activities, Ato Aleka Kebede create the job opportunity for more than 150 men leased and temporary job opportunity. And generate a millions of Birr to government as income and payroll tax
Business Experience Of AK Meskerem Business
Aleka Kebede (Ak Meskerem Trading) Business Plan engaged with wholesale and
Retail Trade on Households Appliances, Communication, Computer and Computer Equipment, Office and House Hold Furniture, Vehicles, Vehicles Accessories and Décor related manufactured goods. Annual production capacity of Aleka Kebede (Ak Meskerem Trading) Business is Purchasing, transport and marketing goods likes Electronics Equipment’s, Home Appliances, Vehicles, Vehicles Accessories
& Décor, Musical Instruments and Equipment’s that incur cost about Birr 160.194367 million Current (2017). AK business have economic and social values such as create backward linkage with the import market and forward linkages with transport, hotels, garages, music schools, electronics maintenance e.t.c., sub sectors. And also it creates employment for 50 persons; and generating a millions Birr to government in terms of income and payroll tax revenue. Additional, As Importer and Wholesale, envisaged business can creates economic scale up and contribute on local development through an intuitive linkage between their sourcing of goods from abroad and an expansion of their domestic distribution network to reach more buyers.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to become a leading exporter of Arabica coffee from Ethiopia, known for our commitment to quality, sustainability, and community development. We dream of a future where AK Meskerem Coffee Export is known everywhere for trust and quality. We want to bring positive changes to the coffee industry, both locally and globally. By being innovative, ethical, and focusing on you, we hope to create a sustainable and successful future for our company and the communities we work with. We aim to build long term relationships with our clients and partners, while also making a positive impact on the lives of local farmers and communities. Ultimately, we strive to be a trusted source for premium Arabica coffee beans that are enjoyed by coffee enthusiasts worldwide.
OUR MISSION
§ To be a leader worldwide in sharing the amazing products from Ethiopia. We want to support local communities, be good to the environment, and offer you a variety of excellent goods. We aim to do business responsibly, making a positive impact in the coffee and agriculture sectors while making sure you're happy with what we provide.
§ To promote and export high-quality Arabica coffee beans from Ethiopia to international markets, while supporting local farmers and communities in orphan school aid and other in the region.
§ To develop local community farmers through social service like orphan community school and other
OUR COMMITMENT
§ As we are one of the best coffee exports in Ethiopia, we promise to always give you the best. Our focus is on providing top-quality organic coffee from Ethiopia. You can trust us for honest and reliable service that puts your satisfaction first.
Core Values
§ Excellence: We will be committed to meeting the highest quality standards while always challenging ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance.
§ Accountability: We accept individual and team responsibilities and follow through on our commitments. In all of our decisions and actions, we accept responsibility for our performance.
§ Innovation: We strive to improve constantly, learn from our mistakes, and embrace change. We anticipate change and capitalize on the numerous opportunities that present themselves.
§ Productivity: each employee accepts responsibility for their role in the company’s overall productivity.
§ Quality: We are committed to producing the highest quality product in the industry.
§ Health and Environment: We strive to improve our overall well-being, working conditions, and the environment in which we work.
§ Professionalism: Throughout, we strive to fulfill our responsibilities to the highest possible standards.
Nature of AK Meskerem Business, Trade registration and Licenses
All Trade registration and Licenses of Aleka Kebede (Ak Meskerem Trading) business are owned as a Sole Proprietorship business nature. Sole Proprietorship is constitutes the majority as many small business ventures start on a sole proprietorship basis only. In the case of sole proprietorship, the ownership of the business exists with a single person, usually the one who is responsible for the day to day affairs of running the business. Accordingly, there were 15 trade licenses that are registered by Aleka Kebede (Ak Meskerem Trading) business; and Trade registration and Licenses with their trade fields like Import of musical instruments (film, theaters, and other arts objects), Import trade in electrical equipment’s and appliances, Import of sporting goods and equipment’s (excluding apparel), port of developed software, import trade in communication, computer and related equipment’s, import of household and office appliance and furnishings, retail trade of vehicles accessories and décor, wholesale of vehicles and Mult-purpose vehicles and parts maintenance, retail trade of entertainment and musical equipment,
Computer equipments, related appliances, office furniture’s, accessories, stationary, electrical equipment, paper and paper products
Experienced leadership
Our leadership team brings years of experiences in the coffee industry, combining expertise in sourcing, processing, and exporting logistics. Their vision and strategic direction guide our operations and ensure that we adhere to the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
Skilled Processors
Our skilled processing team is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of our coffee beans from the moment they are sourced. With meticulous attention to detail, they oversee every step of the processing and packaging phases to deliver a product that meets our exacting standards.
Support Staff
Behind our operations is a dedicated support staff that ensures seamless communication and logistics. From coordinating with farmers to managing shipments, their tireless efforts play a crucial role in our success and the satisfaction of our clients.