A prominent figure in both public health and medicine, Dr. Bhagawan Koirala has dedicated over three decades to building public institutions and performing as a highly respected cardiac surgeon. Dr. Koirala’s passion for institutional development and healthcare standardisation has established him as a ‘change maker’. He has reformed Nepal’s health system, notably by introducing a …
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled an accommodative monetary policy for FY 2025/26 that appears friendly to the private sector. Guided by liberal economic principles – deregulation and private sector development – the policy adopts a flexible stance toward banks in terms of operations and toward borrowers. Agriculture and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain …
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Raveena Desraj Shrestha (Chapman) is a career banker with over three decades of experience in Nepal’s financial industry, rising from the grassroots to serve at the highest level of executive leadership. She has been recognised nationally and internationally for service excellence, transformation, and leadership. After taking voluntary retirement, she has devoted her second chapter to …
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A Journey of Challenges and Rewards Pravin Raman Parajuli, Chief Executive Officer, Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited I began my professional journey in 2003. Looking back, the job market was quite different from what it is today. The financial sector, particularly banking, was considered the dominant force in the employment landscape. It was a time …
Manoj Gyawali is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nabil Bank. He was appointed CEO on March 26 of this year, after serving as the acting CEO. Gyawali began his journey at Nabil Bank as Deputy General Manager (DGM) in August 2020, and was later promoted to General Manager and Deputy CEO. Known for his …
Leadership development and promotion of values in sales Sales professionals have a reason to be optimistic, as the national fiscal and monetary policies for 2025/26 are designed to increase aggregate demand during a prolonged economic slowdown. These favourable policies are expected to boost confidence among market players – including producers, traders, suppliers, service providers, and …
Prof. Dr. Mahanand Chalise | Dean, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University I began my professional journey in 1993, marking the start of a multifaceted career that spans the airlines industry, banking sector, and academia. My first job experiences included roles in both the aviation and financial sectors, providing me with a unique blend of operational …
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Prashant Subedi is Managing Director of Vatsalya Natural IVF and Fertility Centre. He is leading Vatsalya with a clear and inspiring vision rooted in excellence, compassion, and innovation within the healthcare sector. As the Managing Director, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and culture. With years of comprehensive leadership experience …
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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 …
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 …
