Ekaterine Saralidze

Export and Product Development Lead at Niksholding

Lead export strategy and expansion of global market presence; oversee product development tailored to international markets; ensure compliance with trade regulations and quality standards; conduct market research and define pricing strategies; build partnerships with international buyers and distributors; manage negotiations, contracts, and participation in trade fairs.

Senior Export Manager at Enterprise Georgia

Create and manage portfolios of sectors and companies with export potential; identify export barriers and develop recommendations for their elimination; cooperate with international and donor organizations, business associations, trade unions, and educational institutions; formulate export strategies aligned with agency goals; develop and manage budgets for export activities, trade fairs, marketing, and research; organize international trade fairs and exhibitions across multiple sectors.

Project Manager (Part-Time, Remote) at Niksholding

Led development of a new lemonade brand for international markets (Germany, UAE, Greece, etc.); managed full brand creation cycle: naming, design, packaging, positioning, and export strategy; collaborated with designers and marketers to align the brand with consumer preferences.

Head of Export Department at Meama LLC

Led development and implementation of the company’s export strategy; identified target markets and clients; prepared business proposals and solutions for potential buyers; led negotiation processes with international buyers; organized company participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions; ensured goods met standards of importing countries; managed relationships with service providers (Revenue Service, National Food Agency, freight forwarders); supervised export managers.

Senior Export Manager at Enterprise Georgia

Managed portfolios of export-oriented sectors and companies; identified export barriers and prepared recommendations; cooperated with international organizations and business associations; organized large international trade fairs (Agri-food, toy, furniture, architecture, interior design).

Export Portfolio Manager at Enterprise Georgia

Identified and promoted sectors with export potential; researched international markets and developed penetration strategies; organized international trade fairs for various sectors.

Chief Specialist, International Relations Department at Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia

Organized international agricultural fairs for Georgian companies; coordinated relations between the Government and organizations such as FAO, IFAD; prepared drafts of agreements and coordinated approval processes; oversaw joint projects carried out by the Ministry and international partners.

Senior Specialist, International Relations Department at Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia

Managed correspondence for the Deputy Minister; drafted memorandums and agreements; prepared talking points for the Minister and Deputy Minister; organized agricultural fairs and exhibitions for Georgian companies.

Assistant to the Minister at Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia

Planned official meetings and drafted talking points; managed correspondence and organized daily activities.

Legal Intern (Access to Mechanization Project) at CNFA Georgia

Prepared weekly reports; drafted contracts for beneficiary companies; supported project manager with assigned duties.