Irakli Kobakhidze
Georgian Dream chairman
Place of birth
Tbilisi
Education
2000 - graduated from Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Law;
2005 - graduated from H. Heine University Düsseldorf with a Master degree in Law;
2006 - H. Heine University of Düsseldorf, PhD
Professional Experience
2000-2001 - United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Regional Public Education Project Coordinator;
2005-2012 - Tbilisi State University, Assistant Professor;
2011-2014 - Caucasus University, Associate Professor;
2011-2012 - Open Society Georgia Foundation, Member of the Committee of Experts of the Human Rights and Rule of Law Program;
2011-2012 - Council of Europe Representation in Georgia, Expert in Strategic Planning;
2006-2014 - United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Local Government and Regional Development Project Expert and Manager;
Since 2014 - Tbilisi State University, Associate Professor;
On November 18, 2016, he was elected Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia;
Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia Party, Executive Secretary, Member of the Political Council (2015-);
Parliament of Georgia of the 9th convocation, Chairman of the Parliament (2016-2020);
Parliament of Georgia of the 10th convocation (2020-)
