Leadership

Board of Directors & Senior Management

Seasoned Professionals.
Proven Track Record.

A multidisciplinary team of economists, bankers, entrepreneurs, and policy experts with a combined ~225+ years of experience across Nepal and global markets.

~225+
Years of Combined Experience
7
Board & Management Members
45+
Max. Years — Single Member
6
Core Domains of Expertise
~250
Years of combined national and international experience across economic/monetary policy, financial regulation, education, banking, private equity, real estate, hydropower, and entrepreneurship. The team brings a strong track record of integrity, disciplined execution, and long-term value creation.
KP
Keshav Prasad Acharya
Economist
45+ yrs experience
Economics & Policy
DB
Dr. Bishnu Prasad Gautam
Financial Economist
40 yrs experience
Banking & Finance
PD
Prof. Dr. Kushum Shakya
Academic / Economist
37 yrs experience
Academic & Research
DR
Dr. Rashmi S. Rajkarnikar
Academic / Economist
37 yrs experience
Economics & Policy
BT
Baburam Thapa
Entrepreneur / Businessman
25 yrs experience
Business & Operations
MS
Mahendra Shrestha
Investment Banker / PE Professional
~35 yrs global experience
Private Equity
SP
Sunil Poudel
Principal, Head of Investments
10+ yrs experience
Investment Banking
Banking|
Private Equity|
Hydropower|
Microfinance|
Capital Markets|
Policy
Deep Local Market Insight

On-the-ground expertise and extensive networks across Nepal's business, regulatory, and financial ecosystem.

International Execution Experience

Senior roles at global institutions including Apollo, Standard Chartered, Nomura, IMF and World Bank affiliates.

Policy & Regulatory Mastery

Former NRB Executive Director and SEBON/NEPSE board members; deep understanding of Nepal's capital market regulations.

Multi-Sector Operational Track Record

Proven hands-on experience across banking, hydropower, microfinance, private equity, and academic research.

Governance & Academic Rigor

PhDs and advanced degrees from top institutions; disciplined analytical and governance frameworks applied across portfolios.

Demonstrated Value Creation

Built and publicly listed Aviyan Microfinance Limited; developed 4 hydropower projects and 7 operating companies across Nepal.