Natnael MelakuKokeb
An accomplished legal advisor and policy consultant with over a decade of experience working at the nexus of business, trade, investment, and public policy. Recognized as a Chevening Scholar and Mandela Washington Fellow, Natnael leads high-level initiatives connecting government institutions, private enterprises, and international stakeholders to enable investment and shape regulatory environments.
Core Expertise
- Legal Advisory & Compliance
- Policy Consulting & Regulatory Navigation
- Investment & Trade Facilitation
- Public-Private Partnership Development
Leadership Focus
- Investment Advisory & Policy Consulting Practice Lead
- Market Entry Strategy & Legal Compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Navigation
- Government-Private Enterprise Liaison
Key Achievements
- Chevening Scholar Recognition
- Mandela Washington Fellow
- General Manager, American Chamber of Commerce
- 10+ Years Legal & Policy Experience
Legal & Policy Philosophy
"Effective investment and policy consulting combines legal precision with strategic insight. At Paradigm Advisory, we help organizations navigate Ethiopia's evolving regulatory landscape by connecting government institutions, private enterprises, and international stakeholders to create business-friendly environments that enable sustainable growth and meaningful impact."
Professional Excellence & Recognition
Distinguished legal advisor with international recognition and extensive public-private sector experience
International Recognition
Honored as both a Chevening Scholar and Mandela Washington Fellow, recognizing exceptional leadership and impact across business, legal, and policy sectors.
- • Chevening Scholar - UK Government Recognition
- • Mandela Washington Fellow - YALI Fellowship
- • Leadership impact across multiple sectors
American Chamber Leadership
As General Manager of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ethiopia, advanced business-friendly policies, strengthened member engagement, and organized strategic public-private dialogue platforms.
- • General Manager role and strategic leadership
- • Business-friendly policy advancement
- • Public-private dialogue facilitation
Core Focus Areas
Decade-plus experience at the nexus of business, trade, investment, and public policy
Ready to Navigate Investment & Policy?
Partner with Natnael to navigate Ethiopia's regulatory landscape, develop market entry strategies, and build strategic government-private enterprise relationships.