The Himalaya Futures In November 2025, a colleague from Switzerland: once my fellow doctoral research reached out to me with a concern. His father, along with other Swiss travellers, was planning a visit to Nepal and wanted to know whether the timing was suitable given the social unrest of September 2025. I reassured him that …
Rupesh Joshi is the Director of the Marketing, Sales and Ground Handling Department at Buddha Air, bringing extensive experience in aviation sales and marketing. He joined Buddha Air in 1998 after earning his MBA from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management in Pune, India. Joshi has conceptualised and successfully implemented numerous marketing strategies that have …
Sumati Shakya, Senior Director of Sales, The Soaltee Kathmandu/Autograph Collection My professional journey began in the hospitality industry, where I had the opportunity to work across various hotel departments before specialising in sales and marketing. This diverse early exposure gave me a comprehensive understanding of customer service, operations, and teamwork, a foundation that has shaped …
My Journey at The Soaltee Kathmandu Has Been Truly Fulfilling Read More »
As Chief Human Resources Officer at Ncell, Afreen Huda is shaping the future of one of Nepal’s most admired brands, Ncell, by building a workplace where people are empowered to thrive, innovate, and create meaningful impact. She is driving a people-first agenda to strengthen and establish Ncell as an agile, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace where …
Balancing Governance & Strategy, Building Human Capital at Ncell Read More »
Few corporate leaders have played as pivotal a role in shaping a nation’s digital transformation as Dr. Sunil Dutt, President, Devices & Sales, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. With more than four decades of leadership across telecommunications, consumer electronics, and digital infrastructure, he has been at the forefront of India’s mobility revolution, transforming mobile connectivity from …
Market creation begins with solving an unmet need, not with chasing competitors Read More »
Formalising and Strengthening MSMEs for Sustainable Economic Growth in Nepal Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are considered the backbone of the economy. In Nepal, the share of SMEs in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) accounts for 22%. MSMEs generate a significant number of jobs, production, and government revenue. However, the government has underlined that …
Upendra Pradhan, Business Head, CG Foods Nepal I began my professional career nearly three decades ago. At that time, the job market was very different from what we see today. Opportunities were fewer, information was limited, and career progression largely depended on field experience, perseverance, and consistent performance. Unlike today, there were no digital platforms …
Kresha Koirala is a fashion designer originally from Nepal and now based in New York City. Her journey into fashion began with curiosity, as she was always drawn to clothing not just for its beauty, but as a vessel for identity, emotion, culture, and memory. Over time, that curiosity evolved into a deeper passion for …
Manoj Poudyal is a seasoned human resource professional currently serving as the Head of Human Resources at Huawei Technologies Nepal. He brings a wealth of experience to the domain of Human Resource Management, particularly in crafting HR policies and strategies, talent development and management, and fostering employee motivation within the framework of HR as a …
Deepak Shrestha is a renowned businessman in Nepal, currently serving as the Vice President of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce, the country’s oldest and most prestigious chamber, established 75 years ago. Shrestha is also the chairperson of Nepatop Organisation, one of Nepal’s leading manufacturing and corporate conglomerates. The group specialises in construction materials, plastic water-storage …
