Prof. Irakli Danelia

Professor Irakli is an accomplished commercial leader and academic with a distinguished career spanning international trade, transport, and logistics. A Forbes “30 Under 30” (2019) awardee in Trade & Commerce, he brings a unique blend of industry expertise and scholarly insight to the global economic stage.

With extensive experience across shipping, supply chain management, maritime and intercontinental rail transportation, digital transformation, and technology, Professor Irakli has led impactful projects in international business development, project management, and investment negotiations. His professional journey includes collaboration with leading international organizations such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), UNDP, and USAID, where he contributed to transformative global trade and transport initiatives.