Biography
Born on 7th April 1971 in Georgia, George Svanidze is behind many successful grand projects in Georgia, Europe, Singapore, Kazakhstan, and other countries. His businesses in Georgia focus mostly on real estate, agriculture, and the retail sector and include such exceptional completed and ongoing projects as: Chateau Svanidze Wines, Svanidze Olive Oil, The King’s Garden & Residences, Krtsanisi Hills, Petra Sea Resort, Shavnabada, New Gudauri, Sheikhland, Kolkhida Valley, the award- winning Euro Building, Bathhouse, Marani, etc.
George Svanidze is famous for bringing olive culture to Georgia and held the position of the elected chairman of the International Olive Council in 2019-2021. He is a president of Georgia-Saudi Business Council, Georgia-Indonesia Business Association and Georgia-Japan Business Association. He was the adviser to the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (2019) and the member of the Business Council of Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) (2019). He was also Chairman of the Patriarch’s Foundation “Make Georgia Green” (2015).
For his several notable projects and contributions George Svanidze has received several awards throughout his career: “Best Investor” award by the “Georgian Times” (2018), “Best Businessman” award by the “Georgian Times” (2019), “Best Investor in Olive Sector” by the “Business Times” (2019); Grand Prix and Golden Medal by “Prodexpo” (2019); the Medal of Honor by the Ministry of Diaspora (2015); “Golden Wing” award; etc. Svanidze’s educational background includes: Georgian Technical University – Machine and Construction Engineering (1988-1993); Deltion College (Netherlands, Zwolle) (1996-1998); Berlitz College – Business Communication (USA, Chicago) (2002-2003). He speaks Georgian, English, Russian and Dutch languages.
George Svanidze is an active Philanthropist. He has built and restored several churches and monastery complexes. He has built residential complexes for children with disabilities and contributed funds to Orphanages indifferent locations. Furthermore, he has created Multiple amusement parks for children.
George Svanidze became the first two-times elected president of the International Olive Council in 2019 and 2020 and he is continuing to represent Georgia as an ambassador.
Mr Svanidze is appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia to Georgia from 2023.
PROJECTS IN GEORGIA
Svanidze Holding’s businesses in Georgia are worth millions of dollars and focus mostly on real estate, agriculture, and the retail sector. The first project launched in Georgia was Euro Building, an apartment complex in the central part of Tbilisi. With their very first development in Georgia, the company was recognized with the Best Project Award in the same year.
In 2019 and 2020, George Svanidze made history by being elected as the president of the International Olive Council (IOC), a UN organization based in Madrid for consecutive terms. His dual selection underscores his exceptional leadership and expertise within the olive industry. Established in 1959, the IOC serves as the global authority on olive oil and table olives, promoting cooperation among member countries to ensure quality standards, sustainable practices, and market stability.
George Svanidze
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of CPG; Honorary President of the IOC; Chairman of the Patriarch’s Foundation “Make Georgia Green”Home
“Euro Center” Developing Real Estate Projects in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Cyprus and the Netherlands
Member of the European Commission Council in the Netherlands
Opened Georgian “Sunday School” in Netherlands
“Future Step”; Co-Founder of Logistic Company
Chairman of Georgian Community Association in the Netherlands
Representative of Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to the Benelux Countries; (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg)
Advisor to the State Minister of Diaspora and Government of Georgia
Founder and President of Georgian Diaspora Business Association
The Advisor of the Ministry of Diaspora
Chairman of the Patriarch’s Foundation “Make Georgia Green”
Opened the “Isani Shopping Mall” (Carrefour
Owner of Family Business of “Chateau Svanidze 1877”
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Chairman of the Olive Producer’s Association of Georgia
Founder of Capital Partners of Georgia (CPG)
Member of the Business Council of Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)
President of Georgia-Saudi Business Council
Adviser to the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia
Supported Georgian Integration in International Olive Council (IOC)
President of the International Olive Council (IOC)
President, founder of the Georgia – Indonesia Business Association (GIBA)
Member of the Advisory Committee (IOC)
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia to Georgia, Kakheti
Property Businesses/Developments
Tbilisi Heights (I and II)
Krtsanisi Hills
New Gudauri
Petra Sea Resort, Tsikhisdziri, Adjara
Advisory
Georgia Saudi Business Council
Honorary Consul for Indonesia
Georgia Japanese Business Council
Minister of Economy
Tourism/Brands
Chateau Svanidze Wines
Investments
Composers Resort Borjomi
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