BANK OF GEORGIA

Prior to his career at the bank, Boris was a social project enthusiast and conducted many of them in practice. He has created a strong, seven-member team at the CSR Unit that leads the bank's numerous social projects.

Boris is also successful in working with the management of the bank. After joining the bank, the CSR structure was elaborated and the bank's charity foundation, Tree of Life, was subordinated to the CSR Unit. The budget of the bank's CSR activities has increased thrice. CSR has become a priority direction of the Bank of Georgia and the top management is actively involved in both strategic decisions as well as projects and processes. The staff members of the bank have actively engaged in various social events such as Wing for Life, World Clean Up Day and #Movla (Care) in support of NGOs and foundations.

Boris is an innovator. He has authored an innovative charity platform, Donate.ge, which gives an opportunity for people to easily donate various items to help vulnerable groups. With Boris' efforts, the Bank of Georgia nanced and became a key partner of innovative projects such as: TedX Tbilisi, Social Impact Award, Khan Academy Georgia, Nebula, Public Speaking Competition and others. Under his initiative, GEL 400,000 of the bank's social assistance was directed to nancing social entrepreneurs which resulted in the establishment of such successful enterprises as: Chkviani Gemo (Smart Taste), Mtsvane Sachuqari (Green Gift), Ochokempi, Amforea, Charte (Switch On), Tsnuli and others. Boris also initiated the Bank of Georgia's joining a pro bono network and large scale events are held annually in this direction. Pro bono activities in support of social enterprises, nongovernmental organizations and charitable foundations are being implemented.