Erekle Gamkrelidze succeeds Onur Barim, who was put in charge of other division of major potential within the Lactalis Group. Erekle Gamkrelidze will manage all Lactalis Romania businesses, with its local and global brands – Zuzu, Albalact, Covalact de Tara, LaDorna, Fulga, Raraul, President, Galbani, Leerdammeer, Santal.
He has extensive experience in the dairy and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, having worked with the Lactalis Group for over ten years and starting in 2015 as General Manager of Georgia’s Sante, which was subsequently acquired by Lactalis. In 2016, following the merger of companies Sante and Lactalis Georgia, Erekle took over the operational management of Lactalis Georgia, significantly contributing to the company’s commercial, industrial and organizational development. Erekle Gamkrelidze holds a degree in Applied Business Management from Imperial College London and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program, Business Administration and Management, at ESCP Business School Europe.
Lactalis is the largest dairy producer in Romania, with a turnover of over EUR350 in 2025. Lactalis Romania has an impressive portfolio of famous local and international brands and products, such as: Zuzu, Albalact, Covalact De Tara, LaDorna, Fulga, Raraul, Bardezzi, Horeca Top, President, Galbani, Leerdammer, Santal. Lactalis Romania has more than 1,900 employees across four factories, as well as administrative units for milk collection and sale.