PricewaterhouseCoopers Georgia LLC is pleased to announce the promotions effective from 1 September.
PwC Georgia’s three distinguished professionals: Nana Chkobadze, Eto Iosebidze and Ben Pietersen - each of them with rich experience in serving local and regional clients.
Chkobadze, is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) with over 16 years of experience, leads PwC Georgia's Accounting Advisory and Transaction services. She played a pivotal role in establishing the market and product mix for accounting advisory services in Georgia. Nana specializes in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), offering consultation services across various industries. Nana is actively involved in numerous donor-funded projects supporting IPSAS implementation in the public sector. A certified auditor and professional accountant with a BBA in Finance and Accounting, she brings extensive expertise across her areas of operation. Nana’s strategic insight has cemented PwC Georgia’s position as a trusted advisor in both the private and public sectors.
"Becoming a director in Assurance and Transaction Services is both an honour and a recognition of my commitment in addressing some of the industry's most challenging and complex scenarios. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of leading PwC teams and providing strategic, timely advice during major transactions such as Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), restructurings, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. This work has ensured compliance and delivered significant value to both our clients and the firm.
My promotion is not just a personal achievement; it is a shared success with everyone who has believed in me", -Nana Chkhobadze, Director, Assurance and Transaction Services said.
Eto Iosebidze has over 20 years of experience in the finance field. Before joining PwC, she held various positions in the banking and manufacturing industries, including roles such as a Director in the bank and Head of the Accounting Division. Eto joined PwC Georgia in 2015 and she has played a key role in shaping the TRS practice, ensuring high standards in accounting, payroll, and tax compliance for clients across diverse industries.
Eto helps businesses navigate through complex accounting challenges and achieve sustainable success. She believes in the power of collaboration, inspiring her teams to consistently deliver exceptional results and build lasting partnerships.
"I am honored to step into the role of Director at PwC Georgia. I am deeply grateful to the exceptional team whose support has made this achievement possible. PwC is an environment where passion and commitment are rewarded, offering endless opportunities for growth and success. Together, we will continue to build on our accomplishments, deliver impactful results for our clients, and shape a promising future as a united team,” - Eto Iosebidze, Director, Tax Reporting & Strategy Services said.
With over 13 years of international experience in transfer pricing, Ben is an expert in providing comprehensive services to multinational corporations. His skills include preparing detailed transfer pricing documentation, conducting rigorous economic analyses and benchmarking studies, and delivering insightful technical assessments. Ben also excels in guiding clients through transfer pricing controversies, leveraging his deep understanding of the field's principles. A passionate advocate for knowledge sharing, Ben focuses on enhancing the knowledge of the various transfer pricing teams across Eurasia. He also established the OneEurasia transfer pricing team, uniting regional expertise to offer clients exceptional service tailored to their unique needs.
"I am honoured to step into the role of Director at PwC Georgia. This promotion is not only a personal achievement, but also a reflection of our team's joint efforts. Now as a Director, I look forward to contributing to the growth and success of our clients by offering innovative and sound advice in the area of tax and transfer pricing. For both the Georgian and regional markets, this means maintaining a high competence and leading position in the field of transfer pricing and easy access to the best solutions for clients", - Ben Pietersen, Director, Transfer Pricing Services said.
"Promoting talented and experienced employees like Nana, Eto and Ben reflects our desire to create new value for the firm and clients. Such promotions represent the firm's commitment and goal to develop PwC's activities in Georgia and in the region. Each of these new directors bring their unique knowledge and expertise, skills for making decisions tailored to needs, which will significantly increase our ability to create innovative and customer-oriented services", Lasha Janelidze, Country Managing Partner, on the promotions said.
