Br. Kassu McFantaye
President & Chief Executive Officer — ECUSTA Higher Learning Institute
Br. Kassu McFantaye
President, ECUSTA HLI
"Leading with a vision of Lasallian excellence, dedicated to human and Christian education across Ethiopia."
Brother Kassu McFantaye is a member of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Brothers). With a distinguished career in educational administration and pastoral leadership, he leads ECUSTA's strategic expansion.
He holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and has served extensively in the Lasallian East Africa District, advocating for accessible, high-quality higher education across Ethiopia.
Executive Mandates & Governance
Strategic Governance
Chairs executive leadership councils and reports directly to the Board of Trustees and Chancellor.
Lasallian Mission
Guarantees that institutional policies reflect Lasallian values of faith, service, and inclusive community.
External Partnerships
Establishes national and international university collaborations and clinical training partnerships.
Campus Expansion
Directs the strategic development of physical facilities and research laboratories.