Board of Directors
CIF succeeds in achieving its goals with the team of professionals in its governing and managing body.
The Board of Directors governs organization’s direction and strategies for setting organizational policies. The Board, headed by the Chairman of the Board, is composed of nine members elected for a three year long renewable term, to serve a maximum of nine years. Our board members represent diverse sectors – public, private, academia, healthcare, etc.
Board meetings take place at least twice a year to oversee and assess the foundation’s overall performance, provide strategic guidance, review, revise and approve new policies, and set targets for the foundation’s management team. The rapid and progressive development of the Curatio International Foundation is largely based on the merits of the Board who have supported and intervened whenever necessary throughout the years of organization’s existence.
The Board is headed by Dr. Bidzina Mgaloblishvili.
Bidzina Mgaloblishvili, MD
Chairman of the Board
Dr. Bidzina Mgaloblishvili has been chairing the board since 2006. He is the General Director of the Tbilisi Mental Health Center. His input in the development of the mental health care field is huge. In early 90-ies he has graduated from N.P Ogoriov Sanarnsk State University and Tbilisi State University as s Medical Doctor. During the 6 years a a chairman Dr.Mgaloblishvili has channeled valuable resources and commitment to the benefits of the organization.
Giorgi Tavkhelidze
Board Member
Giorgi Tavkhelidze joined the board in 2008. During board sessions his comments always stand out with rationality and demonstrate deep understanding of many critical issues. His strengths have mainly focused on private sector. Since 2007 he has been occupying the position of Marketing Director at Karvasla, Netherlands-Georgian Developer Company and Director at developer company» My House Corporation”. During 1996-2001 years he has been managing marketing direction at different organizations.
He has contributed to raising awareness and boosting public interest towards first pension scheme since he has planned and implemented marketing campaign targeting establishment of the mentioned scheme in 2001-2002. During 2003-2004 years he coordinated marketing component of the World Bank funded Preparation of a Georgia Social Protection Reform Project.
Irakli Kopadze
Board Member
Irakli Kopadze is an experienced security professional with over 30 years of expertise in security management, protection services, and emergency response. He is currently the Director of LTD “NAIA” Security in Tbilisi, Georgia, a position he has held since 1995, where he is responsible for strategic leadership, operational oversight, and the delivery of comprehensive security services. He has also been serving as a Board Member of Curatio International Foundation, contributing to strategic guidance and institutional governance.
Mr. Kopadze holds a Diploma in Medicine from Tbilisi Medical University, Faculty of Healing. He began his professional career in healthcare and emergency response, working with the Emergency Team and later at Tbilisi Central Hospital. He subsequently transitioned into security and defense-related roles, serving as Doctor of a Special Rescue Team within the Ministry of Interior and as Head of Medical Service for a special forces battalion at the Ministry of Defense. These roles allowed him to combine medical expertise with operational responsibilities in high-risk environments.
He has completed Hostile Environment Awareness Training in London, delivered by Fox Delta.
David Metreveli
Board Member
David Metreveli joined the board in 2018. In board discussions, he consistently provides balanced views and professional judgment. His strengths have mainly focused on the healthcare sector, particularly infectious diseases, hepatology, and gastroenterology.
His professional experience includes work at the Infectious Diseases, AIDS and Clinical Immunology Research Center (1990–2012) as a Physician-Infectionist, leading the Department of Extracorporeal detoxification and Intensive Therapy. Since 2012 heading the Hepatology and Gastroenterology Department at Medical Center “Mrcheveli”, where he has also led scientific research activities, participated in international studies, and published scientific papers and articles.
Since 1999, he has been a co-founder of Medical Center “Mrcheveli” affiliated with Limbach Diagnostics Group. He has participated in international clinical research projects, including serving as Principal Investigator in an HCV observational study (2011–2014) and as Scientific Consultant in a Phase I pharmacokinetics study (2013–2014).
He is an active member of professional medical societies, including the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), and a long-standing member of the Georgian Hepatology Association, where he has served as President.
Akaki Lochoshvili
Board Member
Akaki Lochoshvili has been serving as a Board Member of Curatio International Foundation since 2015. He is a strategic consultant and health systems expert with over 20 years of experience across global health, procurement and supply chain management, and private sector engagement.
He is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Innovative Management Solutions (IMS), where he has led private sector consulting engagements with leading financial institutions, manufacturing companies, healthcare networks, and national retailers in Georgia. His work has focused on optimizing procurement performance, strengthening internal controls, and driving measurable operational improvements.
Internationally, he has supported United Nations agencies and global health partners, including WHO, UNDP, UNOPS, and the Global Fund, providing advisory support on Health Systems Strengthening, HRH capacity development, and donor transition strategies across Georgia and the EECA region. During board sessions, his contributions consistently demonstrate rationality, system-level thinking, and a practical approach to governance and sustainable impact.