Shumete Gizaw

Shumete Gizaw (Amharic: ሹመቴ ግዛው) is an Ethiopian politician, researcher and educator who was served as the Director General of the Information Network Security Agency from 2020 to 2022. Previously, he has been the former Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and the former State Minister of Science and Technology.

Outside of politics, he is a motivational speaker and researcher who published many scientific and research articles in international and reputable journals.

Career
Shumete Gizaw has received PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies from Addis Ababa University. He was the Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Planning and Development. He is a researcher and has published many scientific and research articles in international and reputable journals. Besides his rich experiences of teaching in the University, he has also served in University leadership including Dean and Academic & Research Vice President of Dilla University from 2013 through 2016. He is motivational speaker mainly on the "Pyramid of Contribution".

Shimeles served as the Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from 2019 to 2020. On 6 February 2020, Shumete has been appointed as the Director General of the Information Network Security Agency (INSA). He was succeeded by Solomon Soka in 2022. Currently he is working in "Organization of Educational Cooperation". Many tagged him with "Servant and Transformational Leader".