Zaza Gogava () (born July 14, 1971) is a Georgian Major General. He served as a Chief of Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Georgia from November 2006 to November 2008 and the chief of Border Police from November 2008 to July 2012. Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili replaced Gogava in November 2008, saying "shortcomings" during a war with Russia need addressing. Gogava was appointed as chief of Border Police, replacing Badri Bitsadze, who has earlier announced his resignation. Gogava served in this position until the reshuffle in the Interior Ministry top brass in July 2012.
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