TSAbout Tamta
Strategic public sector advisor with 17+ years of international experience delivering high-impact reform projects across the Middle East and Central and Eastern Europe. Expertise spans tourism, education, economic development, rule of law, foreign trade, and urban master planning. Has played a pivotal role in shaping policy and designing strategic frameworks for governments and leading institutions, including the World Bank Group, EBRD, ADB, FCDO’s Good Governance Fund, UN agencies, and national ministries.
Recognized for leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with deep insight into public policy and international development. Brings a dynamic, empathetic, and empowering leadership style while consistently fostering inclusive, high-performing teams across regions. A trusted advisor and respected role model with a strong track record of strategic direction and talent development.
English
Native or bilingual
Russian
Fluent
Georgian
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km)
Experience
- PwC Middle EastDirectorJuly 2024 - Today (1 year and 11 months)• Led successful proposals with a portfolio value of almost USD 8 million, personally overseeing the delivery of 40% of these projects.• Key engagements included: a) Strategic advisory for the Qatar Olympic Committee; b) Operator search and selection for the Jeddah Opera House and Oceanarium (PIF entity); c) Operating model design for the Inspection & Oversight Department, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism; d) Partnership model development for the Oman Botanical Garden (Muscat Municipality); e) Feasibility study for a convention center in Jeddah.
- PwC Central and Eastern EuropeDirector, Consulting, Government and Public Sector (G&PS)February 2022 - July 2024 (2 years and 5 months)• Directed the G&PS industry across 27 CEE countries, leading strategic planning, budgeting, and product development, and managing an average annual delivery portfolio of USD 28–30 million. Managed and led a network of 250 practitioners, including 30 senior partners.• Led international development initiatives and maintained strategic relationships with the World Bank Group and EBRD, driving bidding processes and overseeing risk management.• Drove the Rebuild Ukraine Global Taskforce, aligning with senior global partners, the Prime Minister's Office, various ministries, and donor institutions, while overseeing programs valued at over USD 25 million.• Implemented a Go-To-Market approach to expand service offerings across CEE markets.
- PwC GeorgiaDirector, ConsultingOctober 2014 - February 2022 (7 years and 4 months)• Established and led an advisory practice, progressing from Manager to Director in under four years.• Directed the Project Management Unit of the FCDO-funded Good Governance Fund for five years, overseeing 22 projects valued at over GBP 4 million.• Led large-scale projects and stakeholder engagement, including an EBRD project on Gender & Economic Inclusion and a World Bank Group project on strengthening teacher quality in vocational education.• Managed privatization, master planning, due diligence, and feasibility studies for various clients, including the Ministries of Finance and Economy of Georgia. reporting to the CEO• Developed a three-year strategic plan, including financial projections and scenario analysis.• Grew the corporate banking function by managing customer service, trade finance, and quality control.• Achieved a loan portfolio of GEL 33 million by developing new customer relationships and presenting services to clients.• Served on the credit committee, making key decisions on customer financing and deal structuring.
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Education
- International MBAIE Business School2012International MBA
- Bachelor of Business AdministrationEuropean School of Management (ESM Tbilisi)2006Bachelor of Business Administration