Board of Directors
Vano Baliashvili
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors at TBC Bank
Vano Baliashvili has 28 years of experience in banking. Vano is a graduate of the Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Engineering and Economics. He also holds an MBA from the European School of Management and holds an MSc in Project Management from George Washington University (Georgia). Vano went through all career stages, starting his way as an accountant in 1993 and subsequently becoming the chief operating officer at one of the largest banks in Georgia - TBC Bank. Thanks to effective management, strategic planning, and innovation, TBC Bank has taken a leading position in the banking sector of Georgia under the leadership of Vano Baliashvili. He is currently an Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors at TBC Bank (Uzbekistan) and a member of the Supervisory Boards at other financial institutions in the region.
ROSANNA SARKEYEVA
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Member of the Supervisory Board, Chairman of the Risk Committee at IJSCBank Ipak Yuli.
Rosanna is a senior impact investment professional, with proven track record of investments in sustainable banking and renewable energy in emerging markets ( private equity&debt financial institutions, project finance renewables); institutional capacity development (strategy, risk, audit, HR management) and corporate governance. With more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector, she started her career in the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan from a commercial bank and then the National Bank of the KR. After graduating from the University of Reading (UK) with MA in Banking and PhD in Economics she continued her career in the financial sector internationally. She is currently managing Financial Institutions ECCA and Energy Transition Europe investment teams at Triodos Investment Management (Netherlands) and a member of the Supervisory Board, Chairman of the Risk Committee at IJSCBank Ipak Yuli.
Chnara Mamatova
Member of the Board of Directors
Economist at USAID Kyrgyzstan
Chnara Mamatova is an economist and certified financial analyst with extensive experience in the financial sector and government agencies. Chnara graduated from Kyrgyz National University and Bishkek International School of Management and Business, where she studied economics, management, and accounting. She also earned her Master's degree in Macroeconomics of Developing Countries (USA) from Williams College. Chnara has many years of teaching experience at AUTPKR combined with practical experience in managing commercial, financial institutions and implementing projects in international organizations such as USAID and UNDP. Chnara is currently an Economist at USAID Kyrgyzstan
Levan Tkhelidze
Levan has over 22 years of experience in the financial sector of Georgia, in such significant banks as TbilCreditBank, TBC-Bank, Standard Bank (currently Terabank), Liberty Bank. Levan held leading positions from economist to Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the bank. From August 2009 to July 2010, he was an expert on foreign economic activities at Ch.I.U.P. “Forward Capital” in Minsk, Republic of Belarus. Levan's work experience includes managing the bank's operations, international operations, treasury, branch network, as well as the card and payment business of banks.
Levan graduated from the Tbilisi Institute of International Economic Relations with a degree in Economics of the United States and Canada in 1996, after which he studied at the Tbilisi Educational Economic Institute with a degree in International Economic Relations, and in 2005 received a master's degree from the European School of Management - Tbilisi.
MALKHAZ DZADZUA
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DOCTOR OF ECONOMICS
Malkhaz Dzadzua is a microfinance expert with over 27 years of experience in banking, SME finance and non-profit sector. Since 2004, he has been in business leadership and senior management positions, including 15 years as Chief Executive Officer of Crystal MFO - a leading microfinance institution in Georgia. Malkhaz also served as a board member of various local and international organizations working towards economic development, social impact and transparency, such as the UN Global Compact, SPTF, Microfinance Association, Corporate Social Responsibility Club and others.
Mr. Dzadzua is a Doctor of Economics (PhD). He also holds a master’s in Leadership in Development Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. He is a certified expert in microfinance, risk management, climate finance, strategy and innovation. Since 2022 Malkhaz works at Kutaisi University in Georgia, where he is professor and he gives lectures on risk management and banking. He also serves as a Supervisory Board Member at IMON International - a leading Microcredit Deposit Organization in Tajikistan. Malkhaz is the author of a monograph book “Microfinance as a poverty alleviation tool” and several research articles on financial inclusion, corporate social responsibility, human capital and green finance.
CHAD SNELGAR
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CORPORATE TREASURER AT MERCY CORPS
Chad is an industry-leading expert in international development, non-profit, and microfinance management, focusing on strategy, analytics, process improvement, and financial operations. He is experienced with contracts, grants, and program management, with proven results in increased cost competitiveness and revenue generation while improving compliance and reducing fraud at the international and country levels. Chad earned his Master’s degree in Strategic and Financial Management and Bachelor's degree in Commerce in Finance and Economics. Chad has overseen multiple countries' financial and managerial operations and has over 20 years of international experience. Chad is currently a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and Corporate Treasurer at Mercy Corps.
