Professional Summary

Professional Overview

Salome Tvalodze is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in sustainable banking and financial stability. She currently serves as a Banking Technical Committee Member at the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), contributing her expertise to promoting sustainable practices in the banking sector. Tvalodze is also actively involved in various working groups and committees at the National Bank of Georgia, focusing on green growth strategy, climate finance, and financial stability.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Banking Technical Committee Member, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) (2023-09-01 to Present): Providing technical expertise and guidance to the GRI on sustainable banking and finance-related standards and best practices.

Member, Green Growth Strategy Working Group, National Bank of Georgia (2023-05-01 to Present): Collaborating with the working group to develop and implement the bank's green growth strategy.

Sustainable Finance Expert, Business & Finance Consulting (2023-02-01 to Present): Advising clients on sustainable finance practices and supporting the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial decision-making.

Member, Climate Finance Working Group, Climate Change Council, National Bank of Georgia (2023-01-01 to Present): Contributing to the development of climate finance policies and initiatives to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Head, Sustainable Finance Division, National Bank of Georgia (2022-11-01 to Present): Leading the division responsible for promoting sustainable finance practices and integrating ESG factors into the bank's operations.

Member, National Climate Platform, National Bank of Georgia (2021-12-01 to Present): Participating in the national platform to coordinate climate-related efforts and policies.

Co-Chair, SBFN Data & Disclosure Working Group, National Bank of Georgia (2021-11-01 to Present): Spearheading the development of data and disclosure frameworks to enhance transparency in sustainable banking and finance.

NBG's Representative, Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), National Bank of Georgia (2020-02-01 to Present): Representing the National Bank of Georgia in the NGFS, a global network of central banks and supervisors focusing on climate-related risks.

Previous Roles

Head, Macrofinancial Modeling and Analysis Division, Financial Stability Department, National Bank of Georgia (2018-09-01 to 2022-11-01): Responsible for developing and implementing macrofinancial models to assess financial stability risks.

Chief Economist, Macroeconomic Research Division, National Bank of Georgia (2011-07-01 to 2018-09-01): Conducted research and analysis to support the bank's monetary policy and financial stability decisions.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2009-08-01 to 2011-05-01): Assisted in teaching and research activities at the university.

Specialist, National Bank of Georgia (2008-11-01 to 2009-07-01): Contributed to the bank's operations and policy-making processes.

Teaching Assistant, International School of Economics at TSU (2008-09-01 to 2009-06-01): Provided teaching support at the university.

Academic Background

Salome Tvalodze holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she specialized in macroeconomics and financial stability. She also earned a Master's degree in Economics from Tbilisi State University.

Areas of Expertise

Sustainable banking and finance

Climate finance and green growth strategies

Macrofinancial modeling and financial stability analysis

Monetary policy and economic research

Teaching and academic collaboration

Professional Impact

Tvalodze has been instrumental in shaping the National Bank of Georgia's sustainable finance initiatives and contributing to the development of climate-related policies and frameworks. She has actively participated in various working groups and committees, collaborating with stakeholders to promote sustainable practices in the banking sector. Tvalodze's research and analysis have been influential in informing the bank's decision-making processes and enhancing financial stability in Georgia.