Pawan Kumar Khadka, CEO, IME Life Insurance I began my first professional role as a secondary level teacher in 2003. The salary was just enough to cover my living expenses and studies. Since my qualifications at the time were insufficient for a position in the corporate sector, I did not actively seek employment elsewhere. The …
Mahabir Pun is the Minister for Education, Science and Technology in the incumbent interim government. He is an innovator, researcher, teacher, social entrepreneur, and author. Pun is well-known for his pioneering work in installing wireless technologies in Nepal’s rugged mountain villages, a contribution for which he was honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Born in …
Challenges and the Influence of Private Sector Practices Human resource management (HRM) in the public sector is the most pressing issue and a central component of administrative reforms, ultimately driving broader impacts on governance. Over the years, Nepal has implemented various reform practices aimed at enhancing efficiency in public service delivery. This includes the adoption …
Pravash Rai is the Chief HR and Brand Strategy Officer at Shine Resunga Development Bank Ltd. In this expansive executive role, he holds a broad mandate, overseeing Corporate Strategy, Bank-wide Transformation, and a suite of corporate functions including Human Resources (HR), Brand & Marketing, the CEO’s Office, Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Affairs, and …
The Sunday stand-up at a Kathmandu business head-office starts on time. Brand managers tick through last week’s promotions; the supply team says the East route is clear after heavy monsoon. A junior analyst holds up the warranty claim dashboard. Data import-failure claims have climbed for three days, clustered in one region and one product line. …
Shrida Shah is the CEO of the Food Division at the Jawalakhel Group of Industries (JGI). She joined JGI as Brand Activation Manager in late 2021 and brings with her a wealth of experience in brand strategy, marketing communications, and business planning—skills that have helped strengthen the group’s market presence and consumer connection. As the …
East vs. West: an example of communication management Every morning across Japan, millions of people stand in parks, factories, and schools, moving in synchrony to a broadcast that has changed little since 1928. The Radio Taisò sequence – simple, rhythmic calisthenics accompanied by piano music – lasts less than four minutes. It is performed by …
Niraj Parajuli, Group CFO at Panchakanya Group I began my professional career in India while studying for my Chartered Accountancy qualification, a period that spanned from 2002 to 2005. After finishing my studies, I returned to Nepal and worked at a CA firm for several years. My first corporate role came in 2010, when I …
Govinda Gurung is the Chief Executive Officer of Agricultural Development Bank Ltd. He is a seasoned banker with over 28 years of experience in the commercial banking sector, both in Nepal and internationally. He holds an MBA from Nepal Commerce Campus, Tribhuvan University. His banking career started in 1996 as a Management Trainee at Himalayan …
Impact of Dual Catastrophes on Nepal’s Insurance Sector and Future Resilience Within a month, the country’s insurance industry, primarily non-life insurers, was severely impacted by two major incidents: the Gen Z uprising (September 8–9) and subsequent floods/landslides (October 4, 2025). A total of 3,834 insurance claims valued at Rs. 27.18 billion were lodged. The Gen …
