Board Members and Advisors

With more than 37 years of expertise in the Nepalese banking sector, Mr. Pande is the Chairman of Nepal Investment Bank Ltd. and a founding member of The Himalayan Bank Ltd. From the Central Bank of Nepal, he was assigned to the IMF from 1986 to 1988. He graduated from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with a Charter Accountancy degree.

For more than 22 years, Ms. Chadha has held a variety of positions within the media. She is the editor of Business 360, Nepal's top business publication, and WOW (World of Women), a publication for women and lifestyle.. Both publications are produced by MEDIA 9 Pvt. Ltd., where she also serves as publisher. She worked at Specialty Media, a renowned publisher of periodicals in the business, leisure, gaming, travel, and in-flight sectors in Nepal and India. Prior to that, Charu worked as a freelance journalist, photographer, and filmmaker for both domestic and foreign media. She has ties to the tourism sector in Nepal, focused on marketing and communications. A pioneer in the fitness sector, Rage Fitness is co-owned by her.

Mr. Sherpa has more than 50 years of experience in the travel industry. He has served as chairman of 8 (eight) different organizations, including Asian Trek Pvt. Ltd. In addition to being a member of the UIAA, he serves as the Honorary Consul of Belgium in Nepal. Additionally, he serves on the National Tourism Council of Nepal's board, which is presided over by the country's prime minister. Numerous honors, certificates, and letters of appreciation in the field of tourism have been given to him.

A well-known banker with more than 25 years of expertise, Mr. Rana is the CEO of Himalayan Bank. He is an economics graduate of Fairfax, Virginia's George Mason University.

Mr. Rana is a seasoned international development professional with over 20 years of leadership experience driving economic growth, policy reform, and inclusive finance, that includes executive roles. His diverse expertise spans agro-forestry value chains, MSME financing, public-private dialogue, and trade, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. He has worked closely with government bodies, political leaders, private sector stakeholders, and civil society to design and implement impactful development initiatives. As Chief of Party for DAI’s project in Nepal and former Country Director for ICF International, he has facilitated shaping policies to expand SME access to finance, foster resilient local economies, and strengthen Nepal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. He holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and executive leadership training from Harvard University.