George Svanidze is behind many successful projects in Europe, Singapore, Kazakhstan, and other countries. Any project he launches turns out to be successful – thanks to his sharpened chess skills maybe. Something innovative is always delivered by his company – perhaps a sign of the former art student’s creativity. Svanidze sold over 95% of his businesses abroad and transferred all his financial capital and knowledge to Georgia – somewhat jumping in at the deep end.
Chess player, art academy student, swimmer, MBA graduate from a US university, the man behind Chateau Svanidze – London’s Best Georgian wine, as well as the developer of the “craziest” idea in Georgian agriculture, recently elected as the President of the International Olive Council for the third time in a row, which is an unprecedented case; we are referring to the ethnic Georgian, Dutch citizen, George Svanidze who is the founder of Svanidze Holding, a company with businesses in agriculture, real estate and the retail sector.
Many Georgians are aware of the Svanidze family, and if asked how George Svanidze became so successful, they would simply answer: It is in his genes, he inherited this from his great grandparents who made famous wine and collaborated with foreign investors (including the owners of the German Singer factory).
Genetics play an important role, George Svanidze tells Forbes Georgia adding that there are other key factors equally important in becoming a successful businessperson.
Businesses in Georgia, the potential of the country as an investment destination and room for improvement, as well as key factors for success – George Svanidze, Businessman and founder of Svanidze Holding, discussed these topics with Forbes Georgia.