Hana Chanyallew
About Hana Chanyallew
Hana Chanyallew serves as the Talent Acquisition Head at the World Food Programme in Ethiopia, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles at Diageo and Inchcape plc, and holds a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from Addis Ababa University.
Work at World Food Programme
Hana Chanyallew has served as the Talent Acquisition Head at the World Food Programme since 2020. In this role, she focuses on recruiting and developing talent to support the organization's mission in Ethiopia. Her responsibilities include identifying and attracting skilled professionals to enhance the workforce and ensure the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Previous Experience at Diageo
Hana Chanyallew has held multiple positions at Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol. She worked as an HR Coordinator from 2013 to 2014 in Sebeta, where she supported HR functions. Later, she served as an Assistant HR Business Partner for commercial GB in London for six months in 2016. Additionally, she was a Capability Manager from 2014 to 2016 and an HR Business Partner from 2016 to 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Experience at Inchcape plc
At Inchcape plc, Hana Chanyallew worked as the Talent and Organizational Development Manager for Africa from 2019 to 2020 in Ethiopia. She previously held a similar role for seven months in Addis Ababa from 2018 to 2019. In these positions, she focused on talent management and organizational development strategies to enhance workforce capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Hana Chanyallew holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Addis Ababa University, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the same institution between 2006 and 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in HR coordination, learning and development, and business partnering within multicultural environments.
Skills and Specializations
Hana Chanyallew possesses strong analytical skills and a forward-thinking approach to HR solutions. She specializes in creating opportunities for others and promoting diversity in the workplace. Her experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environments in Europe has equipped her with the ability to deliver effectively in high-pressure situations.