Chairman

Mr. Hem Raj Dhakal is founder and Managing Director of IME Group of Companies, one of the fastest growing business conglomerates in Nepal. He holds to his credit Masters of Business Studies (MBS) from TU, Nepal, Entrepreneur’s Masters Programme (EMP), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA and LBS Growth Forum from London Business School. IME group of companies has its remarkable presence in banking, money service, IT, trading, hydro-energy, travel and tourism, hospitality industry and infrastructures. Mr. Dhakal is a young entrepreneur of Nepal, who played a key role in founding IME Group and expanding its business and network globally. His strong leadership, extensive experience in numerous associations, dynamism and humble nature has contributed to the achievement of the group. He is the Managing Director of IME Ltd, the number one remittance company of Nepal. Also he is the Chairman of Hathway Investment Nepal Limited, one of the biggest Investment Company in Nepal. Besides, Mr. Dhakal is also the director (Founding Chairman) of Chandragiri Hills Ltd, a Rs. 3.2 Billion Project which is the 2nd cable car company in Nepal. He was the chairman of IME Financial Institution Ltd which later on merged to become Global IME Bank Ltd. He is also the General Secretary of Nepal Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry and President of Nepal Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Director

Mr. Ambika Prasad Paudel represents promoter shareholder in the Board of Directors of the Company. He holds a master degree in MBA (Masters in Business Administration) and MPA (Masters in Public Administration). He had worked for more than 11 years in the Government of Nepal in different positions. He is the director of Himalayan Power Partner Ltd, Hathway Investment Nepal Ltd, and Chandragiri Hills Ltd. He also has former director of IME Financial Institution Ltd and Chairman of Nepal Investors Forum & IME General Insurance Ltd. He has a very good knowledge of Capital Markets of Nepal. He has participated in different training and seminars within and outside the country.

Director

Mr. Suresh Devkota represents Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited. He is a director in IGI since January, 2015. He is a Chartered Accountant qualified from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN). He also holds Masters’ degree in Management. He has more than 13 years of working experience in the banking sector. He has been working in Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited, a joint venture bank with IFIC Bank Ltd. Dhaka, Bangladesh, since 2007, in different managerial roles and is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the bank. Mr. Devkota also has 2 years of experience as a Manager (CA) in Inspection and Internal Audit Department of Nepal Bank Limited. He is a fellow member of the ICAN and also three times elected council member of the ICAN.

Director, Public

Mr. Rajendra Singh Bhandari represents Public Shareholder on the Board of Directors of the Company. He is currently the member in the National Security Council.
Mr. Bhandari had deliberated 30 years of service from 1987 A.D. to 2017 AD as AIGP in Nepal Police. He has rendered his service as a Human Resource Expert in Nepal Police.
Further Mr. Bhandari has been bestowed with various National Medals and has published various professional Books and Articles.

Director, Public

Mr. Sitaram Thapa represents Public Shareholder in the Board of Directors of the Company. He is a Chartered Accountant qualified from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN). He also holds Masters’ Degree in Management. He has more than 5 years of experience in Auditing and Consulting field.

Professional/ Independent Director

Mr. Krishna Prasad Sharma is an Independent Director in the Board of Directors of the Company. He has experience of 30 years in Nepal Rastra Bank, Center Bank of Nepal. He also holds Masters’ Degree in Public administration. He has participated in different training and seminars in different counties like India, Pakistan, Sri-Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, Germany etc.