Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) —  EY has announced the appointment of Ruslan Khoroshvili as Managing Partner for EY in Uzbekistan, effective 1 July 2025. This appointment underscores Uzbekistan’s strategic importance for the firm and reflects the growing interest in this rapidly developing market.

Ruslan Khoroshvili brings over 25 years of experience in audit, energy, and the financial sector. Since 2012, he has served as Managing Partner of EY in Georgia, where the firm consistently outperformed the market and led in innovation. His broad experience across the CIS region gives him a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by companies in Central Asia. Ruslan began his career in 1999 at Georgian Consulting Group, joining EY in 2003.

Yerlan Dosymbekov, EY’s Managing Partner for the Caucasus and Central Asia, stated: “As the fastest-growing region today, Central Asia offers unique business opportunities. The average projected GDP growth in the region in 2025 is around 5.0%, reflecting its dynamic development and growing appeal for international investment.

I am confident that Ruslan’s experience and his deep understanding of the regional context will drive the continued expansion of our practice in Uzbekistan and strengthen EY’s market position. We are committed to working closely with local businesses and government stakeholders to support a sustainable and transparent business environment.”

Commenting on his appointment, Ruslan Khoroshvili said: “Recent economic data shows that Uzbekistan is entering a pivotal stage of market development. This momentum reflects growing investor confidence, sectoral expansion, and deeper regional integration. Uzbekistan is becoming a key destination for international investment, which in turn is driving demand for transparency and trust in financial reporting.

As office leader, I firmly believe that our services will play a critical role in supporting this growth by helping businesses enhance corporate governance, ensure compliance, and build stakeholder trust amid an evolving economic landscape.”