Yafet holds a Master’s degree in Business Leadership from Addis Ababa University and a BA degree in Accounting and Finance from Arbaminch University.  He began his career in the trading, construction, and services industry as a Sales Associate before transitioning to an investment consultancy firm as a Support Executive. He also gained international professional experience representing Ethiopia as a Global Volunteer with AIESEC.

Yafet is passionate about sports and travel.