Shota Zhvania
About Shota Zhvania
Shota Zhvania serves as the Director of DCM Corporates at Raiffeisen Bank International, where he has worked since 2007. He specializes in Eurobonds and Green Bonds, focusing on corporate clients in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Shota Zhvania has served as the Director of DCM Corporates at Raiffeisen Bank International since 2007. With 17 years of experience in this role, he focuses on managing Debt Capital Markets activities, particularly in Eurobonds and Green Bonds. His work primarily targets corporate clients across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) regions.
Education and Expertise
Shota Zhvania holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics from Tbilisi State University, studying from 1999 to 2003. His academic background supports his expertise in Liability Management and Syndications within the Debt Capital Markets sector.
Background
Before joining Raiffeisen Bank International, Shota Zhvania worked at TBC Bank as Manager of Financial Institutions from 2006 to 2007. He also gained experience at the Bank of Georgia as a Dealer from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he completed an internship at the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in 2000, which lasted for 11 months.
Specialization in Debt Capital Markets
Shota Zhvania specializes in Eurobonds and Green Bonds, playing a significant role in the Debt Capital Markets sector. His focus on these financial instruments aligns with the growing demand for sustainable financing solutions, particularly in the CEE and CIS regions.