Portrait of Tsezar Chocheli

The Founder

Tsezar Chocheli

The story behind the businesses.

30+ years of execution in business, manufacturing and institutional leadership

Chapter 1: Early Years and Education

Tsezar Chocheli at a conference table
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Tsezar Chocheli's journey begins during one of the hardest transitional periods for Georgia. From a young age, he was distinguished by leadership qualities and a special attitude towards work.

Chapter 2: First Steps in Business

Tsezar Chocheli giving a television interview
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In the early 90s, when the country was in complete economic stagnation, Tsezar Chocheli took bold steps in the private sector.

Chapter 3: Scaling Manufacturing

Tsezar Chocheli and a guest holding bottles in a brewhouse
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The 2000s proved to be pivotal. The founding of Lomisi and later Natakhtari completely changed the Georgian market.

Chapter 4: Public Service and Leadership

Tsezar Chocheli beside a bottling line
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Tsezar Chocheli transferred his vast business experience to public service.

Chapter 5: Industrial Diversification

Tsezar Chocheli with a large group in matching T-shirts
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Limiting to beverages alone was not enough. Business diversification was part of the strategic vision.

Chapter 6: Retail and National Scale

Tsezar Chocheli talking with guests at an outdoor event
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Magniti was created for direct consumer communication, today counting hundreds of branches across Georgia.

Chapter 7: Today

Today Tsezar Chocheli continues active work in both business development and legislative directions.

Milestones

Key milestones

  1. Founding of Lomisi Company

  2. Opening of Natakhtari Brewery

  3. Partnership with Knauf

  4. Founding of Barambo Confectionery

  5. Opening of Zedazeni Brewery

  6. Launch of Magniti Retail Chain

  7. Merger with Daily Group

  8. EV and Qabala projects expansion

Leadership

The group’s leadership

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