Mariam Rusishvili

Mariam Rusishvili is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in various sectors, including government advisory, international financial institutions, and digital financial services.12 She currently serves as the Georgia Lead for Digital Financial Services (DFS) and Embedded Finance at the International Finance Corporation (IFC).14

Throughout her career, Rusishvili has held several notable positions:

1. CEO and Founder of Lightspeed, a cloud-based infrastructure for small business lending25
2. Senior Advisor for Financial Sector and Digital Innovation1
3. Advisor to the Prime Minister of Georgia2
4. UNDP Chief Project Officer2
5. Senior Financial Advisor for Innovative Financial Products and Services at Palladium (as of March 2021)3

Rusishvili's expertise spans various areas, including fintech, financial services, and digital innovation.3 She has been instrumental in creating the first financial technology platform for MSMEs active in Georgia and Central Asia.6

With her extensive experience and leadership roles, Mariam Rusishvili has established herself as a key figure in the development of digital financial services and innovative financial solutions in Georgia and the surrounding region.