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With over 20 years of leadership in finance and internal audit across both public and private sectors, Nino Karazanashvili has been instrumental in building and enhancing audit functions in high-stakes environments. She established and led the Ministry of Defense’s Internal Audit Department, delivering transformative improvements in effectiveness, compliance, and organizational efficiency. Today, she leads the internal audit department of a leading financial institution.

A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Nino also holds specialized credentials in digital risk management and corporate governance, compliance, and risk management within the financial sector. Her extensive international experience includes close collaboration with global partners, serving as a trainer and consultant in internal audit.

Driven by a passion for excellence, Nino is dedicated to fostering a culture of strong governance, continuous improvement, and professional development within Georgia’s internal audit community.

Director of Cyber and Information Security at BDO Georgia with a background in management consulting. Designs IT compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and risk management standards. Holds certifications including CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor, and is a Senior SOC2 Analyst. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, conducting security audits, developing IT strategies, and strengthening organizational resilience across diverse industries.

Leading Auditor at State Audit Office of Georgia

Certified Public Auditor with over 10 years of experience at the State Audit Office of Georgia, currently serving as a team leader. Skilled in planning and conducting audits to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of public sector programs and institutions. Led multidisciplinary teams and contributed to the improvement of public financial management and good governance. Experienced in the development of compliance audit methodology, and passionate about supporting internal audit functions by promoting structured, transparent, and standards-based approaches to control — aimed at increasing accountability in the public sector.

Chief Audit Executive at Silk Real Estate with more than 20 years of experience in internal audit and process management. Has worked across various industries, including banking, microfinance, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, beverages, hospitality, hospitality project development, and casinos. This background demonstrates an understanding of sector-specific risks and operational requirements.

Along with sectoral experience, Alexandre has worked in various countries such as Ukraine, Armenia, and Russia, and applies international best practices. Supports audit governance, risk-based approaches, and process optimization.

Taia Tsiskarauli is an Group IT Auditor at ProCredit Bank with over 14 years of experience as an auditor and consultant in both private and public sectors. She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and leads training programs in internal audit and IT audit. Taia specializes in institutional development, internal control, information security, quality management, compliance and IT audit. Throughout her career, she has contributed to strengthening organizational processes and governance frameworks. She has a strong background in implementing control systems, strengthening compliance programs, and leveraging data-driven insights to promote organizational growth and resilience. She is dedicated to leveraging her role as Marketing and Event Manager at IIA Georgia to strengthen engagement, create impactful experiences, and drive initiatives that advance the internal audit community.

Tamar Davitaia is an Internal Auditor at Microbank Crystal, bringing over 18 years of professional experience in law and internal audit across both public and private sectors. She has held the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation since 2021 and has served in leadership roles throughout her career. Tamar’s expertise includes internal audit training, developing methodological frameworks, and conducting external quality assessments. She values opportunities to share knowledge and collaborates on strengthening internal audit practices and fostering improvement in the profession.

With over 16 years in both the public and private sectors, is a freelance specialist in risk management and internal audit. Experience in integrating risk awareness into operations and promoting transparency, has led FMC projects and participated in external quality assessments to uphold governance standards. Holds a master’s degree in economics and certifications in project and risk management. She has experience as a trainer, having conducted capacity-building programs for public servants. Her work involves applying theory to practice and assisting organizations in developing resilient systems through customized risk and audit strategies