Kassahun Ayele Tesemma is a retired Ethiopiann diplomat. * From 1973 to 1983 he was an engineer at the sugar factory in Metehara. * From 1983 to 1984 he was a member of the group of technical experts Ethio-Libyan Joint Cooperation Sugar . * From 1984 to 1992 he was engineer in the service of industrial projects. * From 1992 to 1993 he served as director general of the Authority Project Development Studies. * From July 1 and August 1993 he was responsible for the Office of Production Services and Support in the Office of the Prime Minister. * In 1994 he was appointed member of the Central Committee of the Amhara National Democratic Movement. * From August 1995 to June 19, 2002 was Minister of Trade and Industry. * On March 26, 2002 was appointed ambassador to Washington, D.