This picture showing the founders of Magti GSM - Stuart  Subotnick, John Kluge, Richard Sherwin and Gia Jokhtaberidze with their wives was taken at the inaugural presentation of the company on
September 22, 1997.

Mr. Kluge is head of Metromedia International Group, one of the world leaders in the media and telecommunications industry. When Magti GSM was established, the New York Times reported: 'Mr. Kluge has invested considerable time in Developing those ties and has not hesitated to use money as an extra lure. His approach to the Republic of Georgia is a case study in mixing diplomacy and
financial largess.'