Our Leadership & Expert Team
Experts Leading Our Vision
At DETS Trading PLC, our strength comes from a diverse team of experienced leaders, consultants, specialists, and trainers with local and international expertise. Together, they guide our work across global trade, consultancy, human capital development, research, and project execution.
Our team brings decades of combined experience, global exposure, and a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact.
Sophoniass Deneke, PMP, Eng.
Chief Executive Officer
15+ years in project management, consulting, and business development across multiple countries. Board member of Ethiopian Construction Contractors Association and MoLS/GIZ steering committee. Leads DETS with a focus on empowering institutions and driving growth.
Tesfahun Abayneh (BSc, MBA)
General Manager
Specialized in blended learning, training systems, and organizational growth. Holds ToT, VUCA Leadership, and OPM3 certifications. Champions agile, human-centered management and operational excellence.
Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Karl-Heinz Noetel
CTO
Global expert in safety, prevention, and training. President of ISSA International Section, lecturer at University of Wuppertal, and former DGUV-Germany consultant. Brings international standards to DETS training programs.
Reinhardt Lohbauer
CCO & PM Lead
25+ years in business consulting, restructuring, and continuous improvement. Certified PRINCE2, PMP, and Six Sigma Green Belt. Delivers structured, results-oriented consulting solutions.
Selome Fantahun
R&D Manager
14+ years in curriculum design, research, and assessments. Develops training content and programs that strengthen institutional capacity and performance.
Zewdu Seifu
Team Leader & WASH Specialist
20+ years in WASH, system strengthening, and climate-resilient water management. Leads assessments, planning, and training programs for sustainable impact.
A Team Built for Impact
Our team combines global experience with local insight, allowing us to offer solutions that are practical, sustainable, and tailored to the needs of Ethiopian and international clients.
This rich blend of technical expertise, leadership strength, and real-world experience ensures the highest standard of service across all our divisions.
