Rocky Bandzeladze

Dr. Rocky Bandzeladze has 25 years of experience driving growth and transformation across diverse organizations. His expertise in organizational strategy and cultural transformation is grounded in Relational Leadership, a practice that emphasizes a collective effort to cultivate environments where leaders, followers, and their organizations can thrive together. Having successfully led both start-ups and large financial institutions, Dr. Bandzeladze believes that robust, long-term organizational performance is intricately linked to a trust-based, engaging culture.

Born in the Republic of Georgia, Dr. Bandzeladze arrived in the U.S. at 19 with just $180—the money left after buying a plane ticket with the proceeds from selling his family’s only asset, their car. His humble upbringing and multicultural background shape his unique insights into leadership and decision-making. Inspired by leaders who build trust and authentic connections, he is dedicated to creating people-centered cultures that drive sustainable organizational success.