Our Leadership

Mr. Mani Ram Pokhrel

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Appointed

Mr. Pokhrel was appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Prabhu Bikas Bank Ltd. in year 2013 and became Chief Marketing & Corporate Affairs Officer of Prabhu Bank Ltd. in year 2014.

Experience

Mr. Pokhrel is a career banker with significant frontline banking experience of 33 years and a proven track record of leadership and financial success. He has extensive experience of working in emerging markets and a proven record in spotting and nurturing talent.

Career

Mr. Pokhrel began his career with Nabil Bank Ltd in 1990 as a credit officer and went on to hold senior positions at Nepal SBI Bank Ltd, Nepal Credit & Commerce Bank Ltd, Standard Finance, Himchuli Bikas Bank Ltd and H&B Development Bank Ltd. Over the course of 30 years Mr. Pokhrel served as Head of Department, General Manager & Chief Executive Officer and managed various business leadership positions in wealth management, institutional asset management and both development and commercial banking. He became the CEO of Samabridhi Bikas Bank Ltd. in 2012 before being merged with Prabhu Bank ltd. After being assigned as Chief Marketing Officer of Prabhu Bank Ltd. since 2013, Mr. Pokhrel has significantly contributed to make a strategy for business development and planning of the bank, monitor, supervise and helped to grow the overall banking portfolio, promote, innovate and review all the banking products and services whilst helping the bank to exponentially enlarge its scope and services throughout the nation.

Currently, Mr. Pokhrel is serving the bank as  Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Niraj Lamsal

Chief Marketing Officer

Appointed

Mr. Lamsal was appointed Chief Credit Officer of Prabhu Bank Ltd. in year 2018. 

Experience

Mr. Lamsal has 24 years of banking experience and significant professional accountancy and finance experience, specifically focused in the financial services sector.

Career

Mr. Lamsal joined Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd. (NB Bank) as a Management Trainee in year 2000 and became a branch in-charge in the same year. He spent more than 17 years as a full-time banker and became a Senior Manager working in different leadership positions during his tenure at NB Bank. He stepped down from NB Bank in 2018 to join Prabhu Bank Ltd.

Mr. Lamsal has played a major role on managing the credit portfolio of the bank by monitoring and performing day to day credit risk and recovery related issues of the bank, ensure quality risk assets by assessing the loan proposals in compliance with NRB directives and credit policy guidelines & other relevant papers of the bank, monitor and manage of non-performing assets (NPA) and non-banking assets (NBA) of individual branches ant its overall status at country level, process and ensure of the write-off of non-recoverable loan accounts including case lodge at DRT and other authority (as appropriate) as per the policy/guideline papers of the bank & NRB guidelines.

Currently, Mr. Lamsal is serving the bank as  Chief Marketing Officer.

Mr. Renu Prasad Pandey

Chief Audit Officer

Appointed

Mr. Pandey was appointed as Head – Credit Administration Department of Prabhu Bank Ltd. in year 2009.

Experience

Mr. Pandey is an expert on sales of diversified banking products/services and has ample experience of 19 years in the banking managerial and leadership position.

Career

Mr. Pandey began his career in the financial industry as a Junior Executive Officer in December 2004, and worked in a managerial level at various organizations such as NCC and NIC Bank. During his working career of more than 16 years in financial sector, Mr. Pandey served at various leadership positions such as Country Head –SME & Retail, Head – Operations Risk Department, Regional Head, Head – Central Operations, Head – Deposit Marketing, Head – Consumer Banking Department,Chief Business Officer and so on.

Besides working as a full time banker, Mr. Pandey has published multiple articles related to Economy & Banking through national level journals, conducted in house training programs to emerging bankers and has been awarded by different organizations for his involvement in various social accomplishments.

Currently, Mr. Pandey is serving the bank at Chief Audit Officer..

Ms. Rashmi Pant

Chief Business Officer (CBO)

Appointed

Ms. Pant was appointed Business Planning Officer of Prabhu Bank Ltd. in year 2015 and became Chief Operating Officer of Prabhu Bank Ltd. in year 2020.

Experience

Ms. Pant is an aspiring banker possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills with versatile managerial experience as a dynamic intrapreneur with 9 years of banking experience.

Career

Ms. Pant is alumni of renowned Kathmandu University from where she initiated her professional career as a Graduate Research Assistant. Ms. Pant was also socially active where she worked with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and helped to uplift the living standard of the society and made private sector more aware towards the burning issues of climate change. Since 2014, Ms. Pant is actively involved in National Youth Federation Nepal (NYFN) as a program coordinator and has launched various programs to support the youth of Nepal.

In March 2015, Ms. Pant was assigned as Business Planning Officer of Prabhu Bank Ltd. and has served the bank in different leadership positions such as Head Corporate Affairs, Head HR,Chief Corporate Planning Officer &Chief Operating Officer. During her tenure at the bank, Ms. Pant has significantly contributed to build a strategic framework for the bank, managed corporate affairs and relationships with key stakeholders, planned, monitored and supervised various banking mechanisms to increase the employee efficiency and has been currently managing the core responsibilities of the entire operations of the bank.

Besides working as a full time banker, Ms. Pant has published significant research articles related to Economy & Commodity through national magazines, worked as executive member in various non-profit institutions to create value for the society and has been awarded by both domestic and international organizations for her involvement in various social and academic accomplishments. 

Currently, Ms. Pant is serving the bank as Chief Business Officer.

Mr. Lekh Bahadur Pun

Chief Business Center Officer (CBCO)

Appointed;

Mr. Pun was appointed as Chief Finance Officer of Prabhu Bank Ltd. in year 2009.

Experience:

Mr. Pun is an esteemed commercial banker with over 19 years of experience in financial sector with an expertise in managing the bank's financial operations and driving its financial growth.

Career:

Mr. Pun spent his career in the financial services industry, living and working in different leadership positions. He started his career with National Level Development Bank and Finance Company in various roles, including Chief Finance & Accounts, Operation, Internal Audit and Treasury before joining Prabhu Bank in 2009.

With his expert background and unique experience in banking, Mr. Pun possesses a complete understanding of innumerable finance functions and is responsible for overseeing the bank's overall financial operations and implementing sound financial management practices. His skill to formulate financial strategies aligned with the bank's vision and goals, ensuring efficient resource allocation, optimizing profitability, and maintaining strong financial health have indeed enabled the bank to make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth.

Currently, Mr. Pun is serving the bank as Chief Business Center Officer.

Mr. Riwas Shrestha

Chief Credit Officer (CCO)

Appointed:

Mr. Shrestha was appointed as Branch Manager cum Regional Manager in Prabhu Bank in 2007.

Experience:

Mr. Shrestha is an expert on Human Resource Management, Credit Sales, Credit Risk Management and Credit Control and has experience in Managerial and Leadership position.

Career:

Mr. Shrestha began his career in the financial industry in May 2004, and worked in a key role at various organizations such as NCC and Lumbini Bank. During his working career of more than 20 years in banking sector, Mr. Shrestha served at various leadership positions such as Regional Manager, Head –Risk Department, Credit Risk Manager, Head – Human Resource and Head – Corporate Banking and so on.

Mr. Shrestha has participated in various training programs and has conducted various in house trainings to the staffs.

Currently, Mr. Shrestha is serving the bank as Chief Credit Officer.

Mr. Sugen Shakya

Chief Global Market Officer (CGMO)

Designation:                Chief Global Market Officer              

Nationalities:               Nepalese

Education:                   MBS

Work Experience:       21 Years

Career Back Ground:

Mr. Shakya was appointed as a Head-Treasury & Global Market (Remittance) at Prabhu Bank Ltd in year 2013. Presently, he serves as the Chief Global Market Officer by leading with strategic initiatives.

Mr. Shakya is a very dynamic and enthusiastic personality, characterized by a positive attitude and a keenness to tackle new challenges and opportunities. Driven by a strong desire to succeed, he uplifts the performance of entire organizations. He has been associated with numerous organizations and projects, accumulating valuable experience across various roles. Notably, he has played a key role in establishing Treasury Departments in two national-level Development Banks.

In early stage of his career, Mr. Shakya began his working career as an Assistant level in a renowned commercial bank in year 2003. Subsequently, he elevated his banking career and broadened his experience by holding various positions in different renowned financial institutions. Later, he moved to Prabhu Bank Ltd, where he took on the responsibility of Head - Treasury & Global Market. Additionally, Mr. Shakya gained valuable experience as a General Manager & Company Secretary at Prabhu Capital Ltd, a subsidiary company of Prabhu Bank Ltd.

Following a successful tenure at Prabhu Capital Ltd, Mr. Shakya rejoined Prabhu Bank Ltd in 2018, resuming the role of Chief Global Market Officer. Since then, he has been leading his role and guiding his team with remarkable productivity, contributing significantly to the institution.