About Us

Ethiochicken is part of the pan-Africa Hatch Africa group that supplies high-quality poultry and eggs to millions of people in six countries. Ethiochicken stands as one of the leading poultry companies in East Africa. The company specializes in producing and delivering improved breeds of day-old chickens (DOCs) and blended poultry feed to its customers. This initiative drives increased productivity and contributes to establishing a more reliable and diverse protein supply at the rural household level. Ethiochicken distinguishes itself as the sole private company in Ethiopia with an exclusive focus on serving smallholder farmers. It has pioneered an innovative, economically sustainable, and replicable distribution model designed to reach rural households effectively. Through the implementation of this model, EthioChicken has successfully produced millions of day-old chickens and positively impacted countless rural households across Ethiopia.

  • Mission

    To bring healthy and affordable eggs and meat to every Ethiopian family, and in doing so improve nutrition, enhance rural farmer livelihoods, and create income opportunities for our customers and partners

  • Vision

    To provide one chicken per person per year through smallholder farmers

  • Purpose

    Making the farmers of Ethiopia healthier and wealthier

Core Values

The Customer Comes First

Strive for Excellence, Reject "Good Enough"

Discipline and Accountability

Our Purpose Drives Us

Think Like an Owner

Best Ideas Win

Meet the Team

  • Dr. Justin Benade

    Managing Director

  • Mr. Joseph Chivinge

    Finance Director

  • Mr. Mulugeta Abrha

    Exports Director

  • Dr. Mulualem Tesfaye

    Sales and Marketing Director

  • Dr. Fikresilassie Dawit

    Production Director

  • Mr. Yonatan Fseha

    Human Resources Director

  • Ms. Makeda Mekonnen

    Chief of Staff

  • Mr. Sean Moran

    Supply Chain and Logistics Director

  • Sara Linssen

    Director Of Digital Strategy