Dashen Bank Receives Bank of the Year Award 2024 from The Banker Magazine.
(Addis Ababa, Dec. 04, 2024) – Dashen Bank is proud to announce that it has been named Bank of the Year 2024 for Ethiopia by The Banker Magazine, an affiliate of the Financial Times, the world’s leading global business publication. This marks the 14th time Dashen Bank has received this prestigious award, a testament to its continued leadership and excellence in the financial sector.
The award was presented at a ceremony held in London, where Eyerusalem Wagaw, Chief Customer Experience Officer, and Mulugeta Alebachew, Financial Sector Advisor to the CEO, accepted the honor on behalf of the Bank. The recognition highlights Dashen’s achievements in adopting modern technology, delivering innovative products and services, and forging impactful partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mulugeta Alebachew remarked: “This award is a testament to Dashen Bank’s relentless efforts to drive financial inclusion through digital innovation and strategic partnerships.”
Eyerusalem Wagaw added: “We dedicate this recognition to our loyal customers and stakeholders who inspire us to deliver exceptional banking experiences. This award motivates us to push boundaries and set new standards for the industry.”
This award reflects Dashen Bank’s outstanding performance throughout the year. The Banker Awards recognize banks that demonstrate exceptional results, innovative strategies, and impactful contributions to the global financial ecosystem.
In addition to this accolade, Dashen Bank was honored as the Best Bank in Micro-Lending in East Africa at the Africa Bank 4.0 Summit (Pan Africa) earlier this year. This further underscores Dashen Bank’s commitment to inclusive financial services and its role as a driver of economic empowerment.
Dashen Bank serves its customers through a robust network of over 880 branches across Ethiopia, offering tech-friendly, customer-focused solutions in both conventional and Interest-Free Banking (IFB). As part of its transformative 6th Strategic Plan, the Bank is enhancing its services to realize its vision of becoming one of the best-in-class banks in Africa.
This recognition reinforces Dashen Bank’s dedication to innovation, financial inclusion, and superior customer service. The Bank expresses its deepest gratitude to its customers, employees, and stakeholders for their unwavering trust and support, which have been instrumental in achieving this milestone.
