Natia Turnava

Natia Turnava is the current Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, a position she has held since April 2019. She has an extensive background in both government and private sectors, with significant experience in macroeconomic research, project management, and public relations.

Professional Background

• Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development
  Turnava has served as the Minister since April 2019. Prior to this role, she was the Deputy Minister in charge of Energy from September 2018 to April 2019.

• Deputy CEO
  She is also the Deputy CEO of the State Partnership Fund, Georgia's largest state-owned investment fund, which manages assets worth approximately $3 billion.

• Executive Board Member
  Turnava has held positions in the Georgian Industrial Group Holding, where she was responsible for government relations and played a key role in the company's growth in the energy sector.

Education

Turnava holds a PhD in Economics from Tbilisi State University, focusing on the transition from a centrally-planned economy to a free market in Georgia. She has also completed an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria and has participated in executive education programs at Harvard University and the Joint Vienna Institute.

Skills and Languages

She is noted for her strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. Turnava is proficient in English, Georgian, and Russian, with elementary proficiency in Italian.1