Dawit Lemma is the founder and CEO of Krimson Aviation – an aviation support services company based in Ethiopia and Switzerland since 2015. He is a Swiss citizen, but of Ethiopian origin, and has lived and worked all over the world; from Zambia to Afghanistan, the USA to Switzerland - making him a true global citizen. Dawit returned to Ethiopia in 2012, after almost 30 years abroad, as he recognized the thriving potential and opportunities being displayed by Ethiopia’s economic resurgence. He is a graduate of Purdue University in the USA, where he earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering & Flight Technology, followed by an MSc. degree in Aviation Management & Marketing from the Basel Business College in Switzerland. Dawit also holds an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic’s License (American FAA), Commercial Pilot’s License (American FAA, South African CAA, Swiss FOCA/EASA), and an EASA Frozen ATPL. He has over 20 years of experience in the aviation sector across 4 continents, with a cache of notable experience garnered at leading companies from around the world, including TAG Aviation, Emirates Airlines, MAF, and Ethiopian Airlines, to name a few. For the past few years, Dawit has been advocating and promoting the growth of business and general aviation in Africa. Dawit served on the Executive Committee of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) as Director of Membership and Events, before being named a Board Member and the AfBAA President of the AfBAA Ethiopia Chapter. Dawit’s commitment to excellence and achievement has led to Krimson’s rapid growth and sound reputation. Krimson’s mantra of “Achievement through quality & integrity of service” serves as more than just a philosophy but a lifestyle and deep-rooted value that Dawit has applied throughout his education and professional career.