in the cockpit
Having survived political turbulence during and after the Tigray war and a regional secondment to Lomé, Asky’s managing director is ready to claim his place at the head of the continent’s largest carrier.

Appointed head of Asky Airlines in 2022, Esayas Woldemariam Hailu is doing far more than just a regional stint. In Togo, he is honing his leadership skills in what looks like a final test before taking the top job at the Ethiopian aviation giant.

