The people behind
what comes next.

Kakha Devadze founded NEXT in Batumi, Georgia, with NEXT Orange as its first project. His approach connects architecture and design with quality, service and a strong sense of place. In his Forbes Georgia interview, he describes the ambition to grow beyond individual developments into larger communities, building on NEXT’s residential and hospitality experience.

NEXT company history ↗Forbes Georgia interview

Sofio Chelidze brings experience across banking, investment management and public-sector commercial leadership. Before joining NEXT, she led sales within Georgia’s National Agency of State Property. She holds a master’s degree from Tbilisi State University and a Pre-MBA certificate from the European School of Economics in London. NEXT’s public communications identify her as Executive Director.

NEXT executive announcement Professional background

This sample profile introduces the financial leadership behind capital planning, investment evaluation and group reporting. The approved biography would explain the CFO’s experience and approach to balancing commercial ambition with financial discipline.

This sample biography presents a marketing leader connecting brand, customer insight and commercial growth. It would describe the CMO’s approved experience in shaping a coherent group identity, building demand and strengthening the customer journey.

This sample profile introduces a people leader focused on organisational capability, leadership development and culture. The final biography would describe the CHRO’s experience in building teams and supporting the next stage of the group’s development.

This sample biography presents a sales leader aligning teams, channels and partnerships around a consistent buyer experience. It would be replaced with the CSO’s approved background in sales leadership, market development and customer relationships.

This sample profile introduces an operations leader coordinating execution across the group’s specialist businesses. The approved biography would explain the COO’s experience in operational planning, service quality and continuous improvement.

This sample biography presents a legal leader supporting the group’s decisions, partnerships and governance. It would be replaced with the CLO’s approved professional background and experience across legal affairs, contracts and corporate matters.