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Vladimer Botsvadze

Thinkers360 No. 1 Global Marketing Thought Leader

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked as the No. 1 Global Marketing, Social Media and Retail Thought Leader by Thinkers360 in 2023 with over 130,000 followers across his social media platforms, Vladimer Botsvadze is a world-renowned digital transformation and social media influencer and keynote speaker who initiates change, drives growth, and positions brands as market leaders in their industries. He has more than 15 years of international experience with a proven track record and has enjoyed an outstanding career at the top of the technology industry. Vladimer has been described as ''a pioneer across the globe'' by Exeleon Magazine. 

Vladimer has become one of the world's top speakers on technology and he has been booked by Startup Grind, Digital Talk Forum, AI Conversational Summit, and Global Marketing Summit. His performance at the Global Marketing Summit has been watched by 50,000+ participants from 143 countries, 6 continents, and 922 cities. His keynote speeches center around his social media career and his marketing strategies provide a foundation for success. He helps high-performers achieve their growth and prepares organizations to think with a new perspective on the future of marketing. His expertise is trusted by the American Marketing Association. 

Vladimer is currently an Advisory Board Member of RETHINK Retail in Orlando, Florida. He is also an Advisory Board Member of the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute and the United States Data Science Institute. He has been elected as a jury member at the Digital Revolution Awards and the Prolific North Marketing Awards in the UK. In addition, he is a member of the Marketing Judging Committee of the American Business Awards and he has recently been invited as a judge to the Gartner Marketing and Communication Awards in London. He has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, and Yahoo Finance. Vladimer is a career mentor at the University of Westminster and a marketing mentor at global start-up accelerators including UCL Hatchery Startup Incubator, Abu Dhabi SME Hub, Seedstars, Take Off Istanbul, Hype Sports Innovation, FasterCapital and APX VC. 

Vladimer has contributed to the European Business Review. He has been interviewed by World Biz Magazine, Natfluence, Billion Success, Thought Leader Magazine, Irish Tech News, and Emerging Europe. He sets the highest standards for marketing and delivers extraordinary results. With many successful projects to his name, he provides the matchless opportunity to global clients in navigating the ever-changing modern business world. Vladimer is equipped with a plethora of game-changing strategies tailored to give his clients a competitive advantage that guarantees long-term success and sustainability.

Vladimer has been recognized as a Transformative Leader of the Year by Exeleon Magazine, Enterprise World Magazine has listed him among the Top 5 Successful Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2022 and Insights Success Magazine has named him among the Top 10 Inspiring Business Leaders Making a Difference. The CIO Today Magazine has recognized him among the Luminaries The Most Iconic Leaders You Must Follow For Inspiration. Vladimer is among the Top 25 Digital Transformation Influencers by Sparity and the Top 100 Global Retail Influencers by RETHINK Retail. 

Work Experience
Advisory Board Member at United States Data Science Institute Dec 2022  - present Stamford, CT, USA

Highly sought-after for his international status and experience, Vladimer has been the driving force behind his clients' success. From working as an Executive Judge for Gartner Marketing and Communications Awards to advising the Harvard Business Review, his world-class portfolio shows the extensive impact he has had across the industries. 

At the forefront of digital transformation, Vladimer has pioneered the future of social media for more than a decade. Having built a successful CV, through a number of leading roles, Vladimer brings a winning mindset and driven attitude to all speaking engagements, taking established brands to new heights. Passion, dedication, and discipline have empowered him to achieve a number of milestones. A trailblazer who continues to impress in the marketing industry, he is one of the most highly sought-after speakers worldwide. Representing a new generation of inspiring social media influencers, Vladimer is a successful marketing thought leader. A prominent key opinion leader and futurist who is respected worldwide for his practical and high-impact work in the field. 

One of the biggest names in marketing, Vladimer's keynote speech will offer rewarding advice and prepare your brand to take the next steps in becoming a market leader. His understanding of social media customer centricity, and communication, have led to a number of groundbreaking speeches. During his career, he has proven himself to be a pivotal figure as an entrepreneur. Equipped with actionable advice, a charismatic on-stage presence, and a reputation in the industry that is unparalleled, Vladimer is perfectly placed as your next event speaker. 

With a calculated eye for marketing and a passion for innovation, Vladimer has been on several boards for a wide range of high-profile brands. As brands look towards the future, he believes that marketing departments should leverage social media to tell their stories. With countless years of marketing under his belt, he is ensuring that audiences leave his talks with a clear vision of the future digital transformation. Vladimer has appeared at the same conference as prominent thinkers such as Philip Kotler, and has helped thousands of managers in 922 cities to master decisive marketing skills. 

As a result of his years of social media experience and know-how, Vladimer is a highly successful advisor and speaker. Through his work as a speaker, Vladimer has proven his trailblazing strategies are truly revolutionary and implementable by his audiences. With a reputation for driving transformational change and traveling the world delivering keynote speeches, Vladimer has delivered his speeches at the Global Marketing Summit and the Asia Retail Summit. 

Advisory Board Member at United States Cybersecurity Institute Dec 2022  - present Stamford, CT, USA

Transforming global brands under his leadership as an advisory board member, his reputation for building an innovative marketing strategy has been put on a pedestal. Driven by the desire to motivate others, he is acting to promote entrepreneurship worldwide. Regularly featured on podcasts and TV channels, his global status is sought-after, making him one of the most in-demand speakers available to book. His speeches are celebrated for their insight into the technology industry. 

With a winning mindset and top-notch social media presence, Vladimer has delivered transformational talks at elite technology summits. He was applauded for the way in which he connected with his social media audiences. Vladimer has been recommended by top executives from some of the world's top brands including Mastercard, PepsiCo, Cisco, Forrester Research, etc. With the power to galvanize and transform his audiences, Vladimer is one of the most requested speakers in the world. He is influencing the future of marketing with his first-hand experience. 

Having made rock-solid contributions from APAC to the United States, his keynote speeches equip audiences with actionable strategies needed to thrive in their industry. His tactics transformed the operations of elite global brands. One of the most influential thinkers that audiences can learn from, from creating an idea to developing it into a reality, Vladimer has spent fifteen years as a leading marketing expert. He has propelled companies to new heights with his masterclasses. Audiences are enthralled by his knowledge of marketing that includes actionable and results-driven tailored strategies. 

Many board positions and awards have positioned Vladimer as an influential thought leader in the fields of digital transformation and marketing. He has been serving on the Advisory Boards of the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute, the United States Data Science Institute, and the United States Cybersecurity Institute, a testament to Vladimer's worldwide industry reputation. He has given over 150 speeches on four continents to the world's most iconic companies. 


Advisory Board Member at United States Artificial Intelligence Institute Dec 2022  - present Stamford, CT, USA

Ranked as the No. 1 Global Marketing, Social Media, and Retail Thought Leader by Thinkers360 with 130,000 followers across his social media channels, Vladimer's contributions to marketing have had a global impact, making him one of the most influential keynote speakers, advisory board members, and thought leaders in the industry. Vladimer has been described as ''a social media expert'' by Forbes, ''a pioneer across the globe'' by Exeleon Magazine, and ''one of the most sought-after and influential in the industry'' by the Edge, A Leader's Magazine. 

Vladimer Botsvadze is most notably known for being the only person to achieve ''The Sevenfold Crown'' No. 1 Global Marketing, AI, Social Media, Retail, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, and Management thought leadership ranking by Thinkers360. His persistence has been recognized with more than 100 global awards. He demonstrates what it means to be a self-made success, a truly world-renowned keynote speaker who through consistency, long-term thinking, and audience-centricity, spearheaded one of the biggest global personal brands. His vision has empowered him to experience exponential growth, and received recognition for his entrepreneurial spirit. 

Vladimer's keynote speeches center around his social media career and his marketing strategies provide a foundation for success. He helps high-performers achieve their growth and prepares organizations to think with a new perspective on the future of marketing. His expertise is trusted by the American Marketing Association. He has been elected as a jury member at the Digital Revolution Awards and the Prolific North Marketing Awards in the UK, Lisbon Advertising Festival, Eventex Awards, Vega Digital Awards, Titan Business Awards, Titan World Innovation Awards, and American Business Awards. He has recently been invited as a judge to the Gartner Marketing and Communication Awards in London. He mentors entrepreneurs at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, UCL Innovation and Enterprise, Abu Dhabi SME Hub, and Plug and Play Tech Center EMEA.

Vladimer has been recognized as a Transformative Leader of the Year by Exeleon Magazine, Enterprise World Magazine has listed him among the Top 5 Successful Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2022 and Insights Success Magazine has named him among the Top 10 Inspiring Business Leaders Making a Difference. The CIO Today Magazine has recognized him among the Luminaries: The Most Iconic Leaders You Must Follow For Inspiration. Vladimer is among the Top 25 Digital Transformation Influencers by Sparity and the Top 100 Global Retail Influencers by RETHINK Retail. Moreover, ENGAGE listed him among the Top 100 Marketing Speakers in 2022 and Thinkers360 has recognized him among the Top 50 B2B Global Thought Leaders and Influencers You Should Work With in 2023 (EMEA). 

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Georgian Technical University
2010 - 2013
Focus:
Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Logistics.
Diploma from French Institute
2011 - 2011
Focus:
French Language and Literature
Master’s Degree from DAUG
2008 - 2010
Focus:
International Economics Relations

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I’m a globally renowned, multi-award-winning, digital transformation and social media influencer, Fortune 500 consultant, professor, keynote speaker, startup advisor, and mentor. With more than 15 years of international experience in marketing and innovation with a proven track record providing guidance to top executives and brands worldwide. I’m famous for my work as a tireless brand builder and I use my extensive experience to motivate my audiences. I’m ranked the No. 1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Thinkers360. I’m also ranked the No. 2 Global Retail Influencer by GlobalData. I’m among the Top 15 Global Customer Experience Thought Leaders by Engati in 2021. I’ve won more than 200 awards and I’ve risen to global prominence since I became a top influencer on Twitter (56,300 followers), Linkedin (25,300 followers), and Instagram (10,700 followers), with a total of 130,000 engaged followers from 1142 cities and 185 countries across all my social media platforms. With persistence and patience, I’ve initiated and continued a process of self-education that distinguished me as an influencer in digital marketing, social media, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. My work focuses on the intersection of storytelling, practicality, consumer behavior, and social media marketing.

Thinkers360 No. 1 Global Marketing Thought Leader | Keynote Speaker | Fortune 500 Consultant | Start

Vladimer Botsvadze is a globally-renowned, multi-award-winning, digital transformation and social media influencer, Fortune 500 consultant, thought leader, professor, speaker, startup advisor, and media personality. Botsvadze has been described as ”the world’s best digital marketing consultant and speaker” by his audiences. He is ranked the No. 1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Thinkers360 and has won over 200 global awards. Gaining over 130,000 followers on social media from 1142 cities and 185 countries, Vladimer Botsvadze has risen to global prominence as a top influencer in the marketing industry. He is a member of the CMO Council, IoT Council, IoT Premier League, XR4ALL, and Sydney Startup Hub. Botsvadze is represented as a speaker by All American Speakers, Champions Speakers UK, Global Speakers Bureau, Pro-Motivate, and A-Speakers. He sits on the boards of companies in Europe and provides his knowledge on Marketing, Digital Transformation, AI, and Social Media. He has been interviewed by TV channels, radio shows, and podcast episodes on topics related to social media and digital transformation. Vladimer Botsvadze’s work focuses on the intersection of storytelling, practicality, consumer behavior, and social media marketing.

No. 1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Thinkers360

Ranked No. 1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Thinkers360
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