European Business Association Georgia

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐁𝐀 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 🎉 Caraps Medline is a pioneer hospital of Georgia's private medical sector that began operations with personal funds. Since 2001, Caraps Medline has been designated as a multidisciplinary clinic, and now it provides patients with a vast array of ambulatory and surgical services. The Hospital is guided by a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, which involves analyzing each patient's case through Concilium. Hospital is accredited by American Accreditation Commission International (AACI), which is one of the world’s most experienced organizations in the provision of healthcare organization accreditation and clinical excellence certification services. In 2020, Caraps Medline opened a new branch specializing in aesthetic medicine. As the inner harmony is achieved through physical and spiritual balance, the new branch of Caraps Medline combines harmony, aesthetics, and personalized approach to the internal and external health of customers. The clinic provides customers with impeccable aesthetic services based on medical education, qualified physicians, and cutting-edge technology, allowing them to achieve the desired changes in appearance while following all safety regulations. We are always inspired by people, their unique powers and our main incentive is to put our small brick in making humans life quality better. The clinic's management's objective and vision are centered on development, innovation, and offering the highest quality medical services to patients’. The EBA warmly welcomes its newest member and looks forward to pursuing successful initiatives together 🤝

🎇20 years🎇 at Gosselin Group. What started with a job interview with Marc Smet and Stephan Geurts Sr. where me nor they thought it would work out; is now history. Gosselin gave me a new country which I love very much, but also helped me not to lose my birth country as we are a Belgian company. Thanks to all my colleagues, partners and customers for the continuous support and trust.

𝐄𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐯𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐳𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠🚀 Tegeta Holding has appointed Ekaterine Kavtaradze as its Chief Executive Officer. She joined Tegeta’s management team in August 2024, succeeding Vakhtang Kacharava in the role. 👉 𝐄𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐯𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐳𝐞, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: “It is a great honor for me to represent this regional leader in the automotive industry; a company known for its pursuit of innovation and the highest standards of service. It is both a source of pride and a great responsibility to lead such a strong and successful team. My mission as CEO is to work alongside the team to achieve Tegeta Holding’s ambitious future plans and goals, which involve maintaining our undisputed leadership in all strategically important areas in the local market, and strengthening Tegeta’s position as a regional leader in the automotive industry on the international stage.” Ekaterine Kavtaradze has extensive experience in the business sector, having held various leadership positions. In recent years, she served Evex Hospitals as Deputy General Director in Operations and Service Development, as well as Chief Strategic Officer. Prior to that, she was the Director of Hospital Network Development at the Georgia Healthcare Group, and held the positions of General Director and Deputy General Director at the National Center for Disease Control. Ekaterine holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Grenoble Ecole de Management and the Caucasus Business School, and also has a Doctor of Medicine degree from Tbilisi State Medical University. The EBA extends heartfelt congratulations to Ekaterine Kvataradze on her new role and wishes her and the Tegeta Holding team immense success in all the company’s future endeavors🤝 kavtaradze ekaterine Tegeta • თეგეტა

🇬🇪🇳🇱 H.E. Meline Arakelian, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Georgia hosted EBA member companies at her residence within the ‘Meet and Greet the Ambassador’ initiative. 🔹The event provided a valuable platform for the EBA members to connect with representatives of Dutch companies in Georgia, fostering meaningful European partnerships across various sectors. A central focus of the event was a discussion on European Values and workplace inclusion, emphasizing how these values are integral to CSR in the European business community. The event concluded with an engaging networking lunch, giving everyone an opportunity to strengthen connections and explore new collaboration possibilities. 🔸The EBA extends its heartfelt gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Arakelian and the Dutch embassy team for their generous hospitality and valued partnership over the years. We also warmly thank all attendees for their participation and the engaging discussions that made this event successful. 🔹The EBA regularly hosts its ‘Meet and Greet the Ambassador’ event series in partnership with European Embassies to promote European values, expand its European business network, and enhance trade relations with European countries 🤝

🇬🇪🇪🇺 Do not miss the chance to participate in the annual EU Business Climate survey to be presented at the EU-Georgia Business Forum at the end of 2024. 🔹 კითხვარი ქართულად: https://shorturl.at/sZc2b 🔹 SURVEY in English: https://shorturl.at/7WJrX Your feedback will be featured in the report, helping to shape the future of business in Georgia. Participants will be invited to join the Forum.

🎊We are excited to introduce newly joined member of the EBA – Business and Technology University (BTU) 🚀 🔹Business and Technology University (BTU) is a leading higher education institution in Georgia, dedicated to empowering future leaders through a unique blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven education. Offering a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs in business, technology, and related fields, BTU equips students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in today’s dynamic global economy. 🔸BTU’s commitment to hands-on learning and cutting-edge research is reflected in its partnerships with leading international universities and organizations, offering students unparalleled opportunities for global engagement and collaboration. With modern facilities, advanced laboratories, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation, BTU provides a forward-thinking environment where students can thrive. 🔹BTU is at the forefront of developing the next generation of leaders and innovators, making significant contributions to the local and international academic and business communities. 🔸EBA is pleased to welcome a new member and wishes BTU success in its future endeavors 🤝 🌐 www.btu.edu.ge BTU • Business and Technology University

🌐 On October 21, John Braeckeveldt, President of the EBA and Board Member of European Business Organization Worldwide Network (EBO) SME Internationalization, alongside Nino Ushikishvili, Deputy Director of the EBA, led the EBO Capacity Building Webinar titled "Mastering Advocacy: Crafting Effective Position Papers and Leveraging Their Impact." 🔹The webinar attracted participants from more than 20 countries around the world. Cathy Murphy, Board Member - EBO Development, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Canada, opened the session with welcoming remarks. 🔸Nino Ushikishvili shared best practices from the EBA regarding evidence-based advocacy, emphasizing the importance of position papers; provided valuable writing tips for clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness. 🔹John Braeckeveldt then shared insights on the EBA's experience in leveraging position paper publications, including business forums and business climate reports. 🔸The webinar concluded with a lively Q&A session and engaging discussions. 🔹EBA Georgia expresses its gratitude to the EBA Worldwide Network for this wonderful opportunity and thanks all participants for their active involvement. EBA team is always excited to share the experience and engage in meaningful conversations with partner organizations around the globe 🤝 EBO Worldwide Network John Braeckeveldt Nino Ushikishvili Cathy Murphy

🇬🇪🇪🇺 Do not miss the chance to participate in the annual EU Business Climate survey to be presented at the EU-Georgia Business Forum at the end of 2024. 🔹Your feedback will be featured in the report, helping to shape the future of business in Georgia. Participants will be invited to join the Forum. START SURVEY: https://shorturl.at/7WJrX

👉The EBA Advisory Board Member - ProCredit Bank Georgia hosted 'Strategic meeting of the EBA Board, Advisory Board and the Heads of EBA Committees'. This meeting was instrumental in fostering collaboration among EBA committees and provided a valuable platform to discuss how to enhance collective efforts for the EBA. Chairpersons had the opportunity to share their goals, discuss sectoral challenges, and agree on future plans. EBA express its gratitude to ProCredit Bank Georgia for its kind hospitality and to all the participants of the discussion for their contribution🤝 ProCredit Bank Georgia / პროკრედიტ ბანკი საქართველო

🇬🇪🇪🇺🚀 The EBA and the Business and Technology University (BTU) proudly organised the second large-scale Stakeholder Meeting within the framework of the EU-funded “Women Mentorship in Tech Programmes” project. The event aimed to bring together project stakeholders to discuss improving ICT skills and career opportunities for women in Georgia. The Stakeholder Meeting featured keynote speeches from esteemed figures such Ms. Lucia Di Troia, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia, Prof. Dr. Nino Enukidze, Rector of the Business and Technology University, and Ms. Nino Esakia, Co-Chair of the Digital Committee, European Business Association. The Stakeholder Meeting addressed key aspects of the project's goals, including improving ICT skills and career opportunities for women in Georgia, as well as empowering women in tech by highlighting achievements and future directions. Mentors and industry representatives discussed potential updates to the training process to ensure impact-driven outcomes. The EU-funded “Women Mentorship in Tech Programmes” project in Georgia aims to engage 1,100 beneficiaries and 320 mentors over three seasons. It promotes regional diversity by selecting at least one-third of participants from regions outside the capital. Five-month-long mentorship sessions are organised in five key tech directions, including cybersecurity, front-end development, graphic design, digital marketing, and UX/UI design. The project’s first session started in July, involving 100 mentees and 70 mentors selected based on a fair and transparent selection process. EBA express its gratitude to the partners of the project for their cooperation and support and encourages all private sector representatives to join the initiative and strengthen digital human capital in Georgia together🤝 BTU • Business and Technology University • ბიზნესისა და ტექნოლოგიების უნივერსიტეტი Nino Esakia