Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Selected Highlights
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Salome Topuridze

Salome Topuridze

Strategic Communications & Campaigns Expert
Tbilisi

Summary

Strategic communications and campaign management professional with over a decade of experience across international development, media, civil society, and the private sector. Proven expertise in public interest communications, PR, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and multi-channel campaigns. A committed advocate for sustainability, democratic values, and Georgia’s European integration. Experienced in managing complex projects, building cross-sector partnerships, and leading high-performing teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Campaigns Manager

Zinc Network
04.2023 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: USAID Information Integrity Program
  • Led the design and execution of high-profile international strategic communications campaigns with funding and oversight from USAID, UK FCDO, and EU institutions.
  • Oversaw the full lifecycle of campaigns — budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder reporting.
  • Integrated polling data, social listening, and audience insights into tailored communication strategies.
  • Supervised cross-disciplinary teams (15+ staff), including production, digital, procurement, and research units.
  • Developed high-quality deliverables for donor reporting and strategic decision-making.
  • USAID Information Integrity Program

PR & Media Manager

Zinc Network
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: USAID Information Integrity Program
  • Executed strategic PR efforts for EU- and USAID-backed campaigns addressing democratic governance, civic awareness, and disinformation.
  • Coordinated press briefings, developed media kits, and implemented earned media strategies.
  • Managed influencer and journalist outreach to amplify programmatic messaging and increase visibility.
  • USAID Information Integrity Program

Communications & Campaigns Manager

Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia (CSRDG)
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Led communications for EU-funded civic education and CSR initiatives, managing complex consortia involving embassies (UK, Netherlands, Sweden), private sector partners, and local NGOs.
  • Directed national communication strategies across CSR, civic engagement, and sustainability portfolios.
  • Managed PR, social media, editorial production, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
  • Designed and managed the Meliora Awards, Georgia’s premier CSR competition, with participation from multinational corporations and endorsement from international donors.
  • Coordinated 100+ grassroots organizations and developed Georgia’s first Pro Bono Network.

Founder & CEO

CSR Agency
01.2020 - Current
  • Provide consulting services to leading businesses on ESG and CSR strategy, sustainability reporting, and donor alignment (SASB, GRI Reporting).
  • Support Georgian companies in aligning sustainability practices with the expectations of foreign investors, donor agencies, and international benchmarks.
  • Develop sustainability strategies aligned with the SDGs and global best practices.
  • Author ESG reports and frameworks, and deliver customized trainings for corporate leadership.

Communications Manager

Association Anika
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: UNDP & EU Projects
  • Led disability inclusion awareness and employment programs.
  • Managed outreach and visibility for EU- and UNDP-funded projects.
  • Supported partnerships with businesses to promote inclusive employment.
  • UNDP & EU Projects

Education

MA - Media and Communication

Georgian Institute of Public Affairs

BA - Social Sciences

Tbilisi State University

Skills

Strategic communications & public relations

Certification

Foundations of Project Management, Google Project Management – Coursera

Selected Highlights

  • Launched Georgia’s leading CSR Awards Meliora, engaging 250+ companies and showcasing 300+ impactful CSR initiatives.
  • Produced and delivered 20+ international conferences and forums in partnership with embassies and private sector leaders.
  • Led high-budget national and international campaigns, achieving significant public engagement and visibility.
  • Directed cross-functional teams of 15+, spanning digital, creative, production, and procurement functions.
  • Co-developed Georgia’s first digital platforms on corporate responsibility — CSRGeorgia.com — used by hundreds of stakeholders.
  • Created sustainability strategies for Tegeta Holding and Aldagi, two of Georgia’s largest companies, and authored an award-winning sustainability report for Tegeta Holding, recognized by BBARTA for excellence in transparency and ESG disclosure.

Timeline

Agile Project Management, Google Project Management – Coursera

03-2025

Project Initiation: Starting Successful Projects, Google Project Management – Coursera

03-2025

Foundations of Project Management, Google Project Management – Coursera

02-2025

Campaigns Manager

Zinc Network
04.2023 - 03.2025

PR & Media Manager

Zinc Network
01.2021 - 03.2023

Founder & CEO

CSR Agency
01.2020 - Current

Communications & Campaigns Manager

Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia (CSRDG)
01.2018 - 12.2020

Communications Manager

Association Anika
01.2016 - 12.2017

BA - Social Sciences

Tbilisi State University

MA - Media and Communication

Georgian Institute of Public Affairs
Salome TopuridzeStrategic Communications & Campaigns Expert