Meried Bekele

Meried Bekele

CEO, IE Networks | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author | Speaker | Entrepreneur | Network Architect

Meried Bekele is a visionary entrepreneur, accomplished author, and sought-after speaker with deep expertise in network architecture and digital innovation. As the CEO and founder of IE Networks, he leads one of Ethiopia’s foremost IT solutions companies.

Since its establishment in 2008, IE Networks has grown into a national technology powerhouse, employing over 200 certified professionals. The company delivers cutting-edge services across enterprise networking, business AI, smart infrastructure, cloud computing, and comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions.

Under Meried’s leadership, IE Networks has forged strategic collaborations with leading global technology brands and a wide range of prominent Ethiopian institutions. While technology and innovation remain central to the company’s operations, its broader mission is deeply human:

“To transform African lives through disciplined work culture and systems thinking.”

Meried Bekele’s commitment to excellence and purposeful innovation continues to position him as a driving force in Africa’s digital transformation.