My professional career has been rooted in teaching experience. My very first employment was that of a school teacher in Shree Madhawaliya Secondary School at Bhairahawa while pursuing my intermediate studies in 1993/94. Later on, I moved to Kathmandu for further studies. For reasons of poverty on the part of my parents, I was required …
When the first Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament was organised during the fall of 2023, there was a unique requirement – each team that wanted to qualify needed at least two female players in their 10-person team and one female player playing on the field at all times. The tournament, which was set up to bolster …
A person, a blueprint for enduring impact In a world that demands more than just competence, leadership is no longer about authority, charisma, eloquence or motivating — it’s about responsibility, impact and collective success. In this space and light, let’s look towards the Responsible Leader© Model, to guide us in this shift. The Responsible Leader© …
Urmila Shrestha is the Chief Executive Officer of Salt Trading Corporation Ltd. (STC). With over 37 years of experience at STC, she has served in various capacities and has been CEO since 2007. She has led STC’s expansion beyond its initial salt distribution mandate to include essential commodities like sugar, rice, flour, LPG gas and …
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) hold the promise of fast growth, economies of scale, and competitive advantage, yet fully realising these benefits remains a great challenge for business leaders. According to studies by McKinsey and the Harvard Business Review, 70% to 90% of all M&A deals fail to deliver their anticipated benefits. More importantly, poorly executed …
Sushil Prasad Shrestha is a seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in Strategic Brand Management, Core Marketing, and Product Development. He earned his MBA in Marketing Management from Pune University, India. Recognised for his ability to drive business growth and build high-performing teams, Shrestha has established himself as a leader in the …
Adapting to consumer preferences through innovation ensures brand survival Read More »
Introduction Can we imagine our lives without modern transportation? Traveling miles on foot, by cart, or on horseback like our ancestors is hardly practical. While such modes of travel might be considered adventurous and appealing for tourism or recreational activities—often at a high cost—they are simply not feasible for daily life. The transport sector is …
Redefining Transport Jobs in Nepal: The Shift from Workers to Professionals Read More »
Nepal’s insurance sector has experienced substantial consolidation in recent years, prompted by the increased paid-up capital requirements for insurance companies. The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) – the regulator of the insurance sector – has raised the paid-up capital of insurance companies tenfold since 2017 in two phases, leading insurance companies to pursue mergers to meet …
