Giorgi Akhalaia, MBA
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Alan Saffery
I was immensely lucky to have had the chance to work with Giorgi for two years in Georgia. Initially hired to be responsible for the ICT sector under the Economic Prosperity Initiative, it was not long before he was promoted to Deputy Component Leader to manage a number of sectors. Giorgi is an exceptional problem solver and leader, very persuasive and able to get support for his ideas and initiatives. He is also able to deliver results; often much higher than anticipated. He has a very strong and unique entrepreneurial spirit - able to identify opportunities quickly. It will be a pleasure to work with him again if the opportunity arises.
Alan Saffery
I was immensely lucky to have had the chance to work with Giorgi for two years in Georgia. Initially hired to be responsible for the ICT sector under the Economic Prosperity Initiative, it was not long before he was promoted to Deputy Component Leader to manage a number of sectors. Giorgi is an exceptional problem solver and leader, very persuasive and able to get support for his ideas and initiatives. He is also able to deliver results; often much higher than anticipated. He has a very strong and unique entrepreneurial spirit - able to identify opportunities quickly. It will be a pleasure to work with him again if the opportunity arises.
Alan Saffery
I was immensely lucky to have had the chance to work with Giorgi for two years in Georgia. Initially hired to be responsible for the ICT sector under the Economic Prosperity Initiative, it was not long before he was promoted to Deputy Component Leader to manage a number of sectors. Giorgi is an exceptional problem solver and leader, very persuasive and able to get support for his ideas and initiatives. He is also able to deliver results; often much higher than anticipated. He has a very strong and unique entrepreneurial spirit - able to identify opportunities quickly. It will be a pleasure to work with him again if the opportunity arises.
Alan Saffery
I was immensely lucky to have had the chance to work with Giorgi for two years in Georgia. Initially hired to be responsible for the ICT sector under the Economic Prosperity Initiative, it was not long before he was promoted to Deputy Component Leader to manage a number of sectors. Giorgi is an exceptional problem solver and leader, very persuasive and able to get support for his ideas and initiatives. He is also able to deliver results; often much higher than anticipated. He has a very strong and unique entrepreneurial spirit - able to identify opportunities quickly. It will be a pleasure to work with him again if the opportunity arises.
Experience
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JSC Smartex
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Georgia
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Director
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Nov 2015 - Present
Smartex.ge Smartex.ge
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First Step Georgia
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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CEO
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2014 - Present
First Step Georgia (FSG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children with special need by providing direct care, public advocacy, family support services and training.FSG exits to create safe, supportive and nurturing environments for children with mental and physical disabilities so they can receive the specific educational, physical, mental and medical support their conditions require. First Step Georgia (FSG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children with special need by providing direct care, public advocacy, family support services and training.FSG exits to create safe, supportive and nurturing environments for children with mental and physical disabilities so they can receive the specific educational, physical, mental and medical support their conditions require.
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Director of Sales and Marketing
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2014 - 2015
> Formed sales team> Developed all tools for effective sales> Developed sales long and short term strategy and set targets> Developed sales pipeline> Introduced effective CRM system> Managed all the sales activities with prospective customers > Formed sales team> Developed all tools for effective sales> Developed sales long and short term strategy and set targets> Developed sales pipeline> Introduced effective CRM system> Managed all the sales activities with prospective customers
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Manufacturing and Services Component Leader
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Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
> Managed technical assistance budget of more than US$ 10 million through a team of 10 local staff, and expatriate and local consultants.> Supervised implementation of sector and value chain activities in the apparel, construction materials, tourism, ICT, packaging and transport & logistics sectors, resulting in above-target increases in exports and revenues. > Managed technical assistance budget of more than US$ 10 million through a team of 10 local staff, and expatriate and local consultants.> Supervised implementation of sector and value chain activities in the apparel, construction materials, tourism, ICT, packaging and transport & logistics sectors, resulting in above-target increases in exports and revenues.
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Manufacturing and Services Sector Manager
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Oct 2011 - Sep 2012
> Supervised implementation of sector and value chain activities in the construction materials, ICT, packaging, and transport & logistics sectors, resulting in increased exports, employment, revenues, and foreign investment.> Worked with Ministry of Justice of Georgia to introduce e-ID applications, used by businesses and citizens to streamline administrative activities, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. > Supervised implementation of sector and value chain activities in the construction materials, ICT, packaging, and transport & logistics sectors, resulting in increased exports, employment, revenues, and foreign investment.> Worked with Ministry of Justice of Georgia to introduce e-ID applications, used by businesses and citizens to streamline administrative activities, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
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ICT Sector Manager
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Mar 2011 - Sep 2011
> Managed ICT software development activities; providing consulting, supervising research and promoting service exports at international trade events.> Conducted country’s first census of ICT firms to analyze sector’s contribution to GDP and identify competitive advantages for targeted product and market promotion. > Managed ICT software development activities; providing consulting, supervising research and promoting service exports at international trade events.> Conducted country’s first census of ICT firms to analyze sector’s contribution to GDP and identify competitive advantages for targeted product and market promotion.
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CEO
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Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
> Employed team of 500 personnel. Introduced new organizational structure and launched innovative products and solutions.> Rebranded the firm and realigned vision and mission. > Employed team of 500 personnel. Introduced new organizational structure and launched innovative products and solutions.> Rebranded the firm and realigned vision and mission.
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Head of Communications and IT Department
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Feb 2007 - Feb 2010
> Drafted E-signature Law (approved by Parliament), paving the way for e-ID card system and associated applications.> Initiated and led e-government consulting commission, serving as an ICT coordinating body among government agencies. Worked with various government agency CIOs to create a joint action plan, which through implementation resulted in considerable budget savings. > Launched Georgian Governmental Network Project, enabling government agencies throughout the country to share information more quickly and efficiently.
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Georgian oil & Gas Corporation
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Georgia
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Specialist
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2007 - 2008
> Managed Georgian Fiber optic project; a communications solution transmitting Azerbaijan to Saguramo gas-pipe information to Tbilisi. > Devised recommendations for gas and oil industry in the field of security and data transmission. > Managed Georgian Fiber optic project; a communications solution transmitting Azerbaijan to Saguramo gas-pipe information to Tbilisi. > Devised recommendations for gas and oil industry in the field of security and data transmission.
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Chief Specialist
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Jul 2004 - Jan 2007
> Coordinated USAID-funded Business Climate Reform Project activities in the area of state website modernization. > Spearheaded introduction of E-signature, leading to commencement of e-government initiatives.> Created and administered State Minister’s Office website. > Coordinated USAID-funded Business Climate Reform Project activities in the area of state website modernization. > Spearheaded introduction of E-signature, leading to commencement of e-government initiatives.> Created and administered State Minister’s Office website.
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Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Network Administrator Assistant
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Feb 2000 - Dec 2004
> Managed office networks and administered Ministry website > Managed office networks and administered Ministry website
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Chief IT Specialist
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Jan 2004 - Jun 2004
> Managed office networks and administered Ministry website Introduced new software solutions within the Ministry > Managed office networks and administered Ministry website Introduced new software solutions within the Ministry
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Global One
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Software Development
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Corporate Sales Manager
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Jun 2000 - Jun 2001
> Sold reduced-cost international telecommunications solutions to corporate clients > Sold reduced-cost international telecommunications solutions to corporate clients
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Education
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2011 - 2012
ESI International and George Washington University School of Business
Masters Certificate in Project Management, Project Management -
2009 - 2010
ESM Business School, Tbilisi Free University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General management -
2002 - 2006
Tbilisi State University of Economic Relations
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
2000 - 2004
Georgian Technical University
Engineer's Degree, Telecommunications Engineering
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