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A Georgian Businessman with a European Accent

A Georgian Businessman with a European Accent

George Svanidze, a businessman, founder of Svanidze Holding and Honorary President of UN organization International Olive Council has played a key role in the success of various projects in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and other locations.

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.

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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.

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George Svanidze

Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of CPG; Honorary President of the IOC; Chairman of the Patriarch’s Foundation “Make Georgia Green”
Achievements

Home

1998 - 2005

“Euro Center” Developing Real Estate Projects in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Cyprus and the Netherlands

1997 - 2001

Member of the European Commission Council in the Netherlands

1998

Opened Georgian “Sunday School” in Netherlands

1999 - 2005

“Future Step”; Co-Founder of Logistic Company

1999 - 2005

Chairman of Georgian Community Association in the Netherlands

2007- 2012

Representative of Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
 to the Benelux Countries; (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg)

2014 – 2017

Advisor to the State Minister of Diaspora and Government of Georgia

2014

Founder and President of Georgian Diaspora Business Association

2015

The Advisor of the Ministry of Diaspora

2015

Chairman of the Patriarch’s Foundation “Make Georgia Green”

2016

Opened the “Isani Shopping Mall” (Carrefour

2016

Owner of Family Business of “Chateau Svanidze 1877”

2016

Olam Caucasus

2018

Chairman of the Olive Producer’s Association of Georgia

2018

Founder of Capital Partners of Georgia (CPG)

2019

Member of the Business Council of Georgian Chamber of Commerce
 and Industry (GCCI)

2019

President of Georgia-Saudi Business Council

2019

Adviser to the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture 
 of Georgia

2019

Supported Georgian Integration in International Olive Council (IOC)

2020

President of the International Olive Council (IOC)

2021

President, founder of the Georgia – Indonesia Business Association (GIBA)

2022

Member of the Advisory Committee (IOC)


2023

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia to Georgia, Kakheti

Property Businesses/Developments

King’s Garden
Tbilisi Heights (I and II)
Krtsanisi Hills
New Gudauri
Petra Sea Resort, Tsikhisdziri, Adjara

Advisory

International Olive Council
Georgia Saudi Business Council
Honorary Consul for Indonesia
Georgia Japanese Business Council
Minister of Economy

Tourism/Brands

Marani Restaurant
Chateau Svanidze Wines

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