Iryna Petriashvili is a stakeholder engagement and business development professional with over eight years in renewable energy, specialising in hydropower. As Senior Membership Manager at IHA, she leads engagement with 100+ members globally, driving acquisition, retention, and strategic partnerships with her team to ensure sustained growth and value for IHA’s membership base.

With 20 years in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, Iryna has a deep understanding of the global hydropower sector, industry players, and market challenges. She has implemented data-driven membership strategies, expanded IHA’s network, and strengthened collaboration with industry leaders.

Before joining IHA, she served as Deputy Executive Director at the Georgian Renewable Energy Development Association – GREDA, enhancing member relations, diversifying income streams, and leading strategic initiatives. Previously, she was a senior communications professional at SMEC, covering Caucasus, Central Asia, and South Asia, and worked on major hydropower projects in Georgia, including Namakhvani (ENKA) and Nenskra (K-Water).

She is passionate about advancing women's leadership and promoting education in the energy sector for all. She has led several gender mainstreaming initiatives and educational programs in Georgia, promoting greater inclusion and capacity building.

Iryna holds a Master’s degree in Philology from Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, specialising in linguistics and translation. She is fluent in English, Georgian, Ukrainian, and Russian.

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