The story
GIG Holding was established in 1994 by David Bezhuashvili. Initially focused on acquiring and consolidating industrial assets, the company expanded into the cement acquiring the Rustavi and Kaspi cement plants. The company later bought the Tbilisi Thermal Power Plant and entered the natural gas market through ownership of the Georgian International Energy Corporation.
In the early 2000s, the company formalized its structure as GIG Holding to manage its growing portfolio.
Domestically, it strengthened its healthcare network with 25 regional clinics and continued real estate development projects. GIG Holding entered new renewable energy ventures in Georgia (including hydropower, wind and solar projects), and expanded its work in agribusiness and higher education. The company continues to manage Georgia’s largest cement operations and remains active in regional electricity trade.
GIG Holding has launched several major projects internationally as well. The company began operating the Kherson Sea Port in Ukraine.
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