Daniel W. Yohannes
(1952 – )
Businessman, Diplomat
Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Daniel Yohannes was an American diplomat and businessman. He served as the United States Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) from 2009 to 2013. Before joining the OECD, Mr. Yohannes was the CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. government agency responsible for providing foreign aid for poverty reduction.
Before his government service, Yohannes had a successful career in the private sector. He was the President of M&R Investments, a firm specializing in financial services and the renewable energy sector.
Before launching M&R Investments, Mr. Yohannes was a leader in the financial services industry, working in various roles throughout his career including as Vice Chairman and member of the Management Committee of U.S. Bank, President and CEO of Colorado National Bank, and as the Executive Vice President of Security Pacific Bank (now Bank of America).
Throughout his career, Mr. Yohannes was known for his commitment to promoting sustainable development and was instrumental in the development of several international initiatives aimed at addressing issues such as poverty, water scarcity, and renewable energy. He was widely respected for his expertise in these areas and was a frequent speaker at conferences and events focused on sustainable development and economic growth.
In 2019, Mr. Yohannes was appointed as a director of Dow Inc.
Motivational Quote:
“… [by] helping many African partners become self-sufficient, we create the conditions where aid is no longer needed.”
5 Success Lessons
to learn from Daniel W. Yohannes
- Help create conditions where immigrants could stay in their countries and prosper.
- Work hard and make sure that you are achieving your objectives.
- Make a commitment to the principles of democratic governance.
- Wherever you are, learn as much as you can.
- To be successful, you must pick and choose your involvement.
Sources: cmc.edu investors.dow.com npr.org
