Biography

Giorgi Tsikolia is the Regional Director at Lineate, the US-based high-end software development company with a presence across the Eastern Europe. 

As the Regional Director, Giorgi is responsible for the development of Lineate business in Georgia and the region. 

Prior to joining Lineate, Giorgi enjoyed a decade of success in public service and international relations. His diplomatic accomplishments are well-known in Georgia. During his time as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Georgia in the United States, Giorgi achieved impressive legislative and economic results, while solidifying the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Previous to his work in Washington DC, Giorgi led a number of Georgian state agencies enabling programs that have brought more foreign investment and created jobs for the ordinary Georgians. Giorgi played a crucial role in introducing and developing the government initiative “Produce in Georgia” to support SMEs, investment attraction and export development.  

Before entering public service, Mr Tsikolia worked as the CEO at number of startups and led sales and marketing teams in multiple industries.         

Giorgi received his education from the leading US school of international relations: The Fletcher School of Diplomacy at Tufts University.