The University of Georgia

Iza Gigauri
Professor
Head of the Administrative Sciences Research Center

Department of Business Administration

School of Business and Administrative Studies

Education

Ilia Chavchavadze Tbilisi State University - Faculty of Philology of Foreign Languages - Bachelor - 2002 - 2006

Ruhr-University Bochum - Faculty of Philology - - 2006 - 2007

American University for Humanities,Tbilisi Campus - Business Administration - Master - 2007 - 2009

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University - Faculty of Business and Economics - Doctor - 2009 - 2013

Business School Netherlands - Business Administration - Master - 2010 - 2011

Publications

Smart Intelligent Packaging: Understanding the Perspective of Food Producers in Georgia. - 2024

Linking Strategic Communication and Sustainability Reporting. Exploring Corporate Websites of Georgian Banks - 2024

Defeating the Dark Sides of FinTech: A Regression-Based Analysis of Digitalization’s Role in Fostering Consumers’ Financial Inclusion in Central and Eastern Europe. - 2024

The role of communities and social innovation in circular economy and sustainable packaging: a bibliometric perspective - 2025

Digital Marketing as a Driver of Change Towards the Circular Economy. - 2025

From Exclusion to Empowerment: Assessing Microcredit Impact on Women's Economic Life Improvement - 2025

Leading the greening: Assessing leadership attitude towards green policies, green environment, and the green circular economy - 2025

Leadership role in sustainable future of circular economy: Climate, economy, and environment interplay - 2025

Building the future through digital entrepreneurship and innovation - 2025

The Impact of CSR Dimensions on Firm Performance: Quantitative Research of Iranian SME’s. - 2025

Sustainability Reporting Insights: Theories and Practices - 2025

Contrasting Perspectives on Workplace Discrimination: A Comparative Analysis of Three Countries - 2025

The Power of Sustainable Entrepreneurship to Foster Women Empowerment and Family Business - 2025

The Role of Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Good Practices From Georgia and Bulgaria - 2025

Sustainable Path and Green Leadership: Navigating the Challenges of Environmental Sustainability in Iran - 2025

Corporate Social Responsibility: A Systematic Literature Review Into Less Noticed Drivers - 2025

Sustainable Economic Development: Utilizing Non-Financial Performance, Sustainability Reporting, and Corporate Governance - 2025

Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Family Business for Women’s Empowerment - 2025

Navigating Corporate Social Responsibility Through Leadership and Sustainable Entrepreneurship - 2025

Prof. Dr. Iza Gigauri received her Ph.D. in Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude) from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. She holds an MBA from Business School Netherlands and an MBA (with the highest honor) from American University for Humanities Tbilisi Campus (Georgia). She is a graduate of Ilia State University in Georgia (with the highest honor) and Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany (with the highest honor). She has more than 12 years of experience in higher education. Her research interests include CSR, marketing, sustainability, entrepreneurship, HRM, and digitalization. She has published over 100 scientific publications in the form of articles, books, book chapters, and contributions to proceedings. She participated in around 50 international academic conferences, was a keynote speaker seven times, and is a scientific committee member at 15 international conferences. She collaborates with leading academic publishers as a reviewer, editorial board member, and guest editor. She is a member of professional and research networks at the international level. Prof. Dr. Iza Gigauri won a number of prestigious international scholarships and research grants. In 2024, she was awarded for her contribution to the development of science. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6394-6416