Bilen Zeremariam

Bilen Zeremariam is an interior designer turned Editor-in-Chief of OLISE Magazine and Founder of Africa Design Week.

With 20 years of experience in the luxury interior design industry, Bilen has worked on projects across the globe, building a career rooted in creativity, design and storytelling. Her transition into publishing has allowed her to bring that industry experience to a wider platform, championing both established and emerging creative voices and exploring the people, ideas and stories shaping the world of design.

As Editor-in-Chief of OLISE Magazine, Bilen has a particular passion for meaningful conversations and uncovering the stories behind creative careers, from the successes and challenges to the pivotal moments and lessons along the way. The OLISE podcast takes those conversations beyond the pages of the publication, creating space to dig deeper, speak openly and have honest, unfiltered conversations