Team

Mr. Chintamani Bhattrai, holds Master degree in Business Administration from Tribhuwan University, has been involved in leadership and management role in various Financial Institutions with over 3 decades of experience in the field. He is current Chairman of Lumbini Bikas Bank Ltd. 
Mr. Bhattarai is an Indian Institute of Management alumni and has done special courses in Corporate Governance (IIM Bangalore) and Information Technology (IIM Ahmadabad) India. Mr. Bhattarai’s extensive involvement with Rotary International is highly noticeable as District Governor of Rotary International, District 3292, Nepal & Bhutan in year 2018/19. He has been associated with Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited since its inception as a Director.

Mr. Prajan Pradhan is an Advocate (License No. 12527) and a seasoned banking and financial services professional with over two decades of experience across commercial banks, development banks, financial institutions and consultancy roles in Nepal. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Law, combining strong legal acumen with deep expertise in banking operations, credit administration, corporate governance and risk management.
Mr. Pradhān has served in senior leadership positions including Managing Director, Director, Senior Manager, Branch Manager, Company Secretary and Head of Credit Administration in reputed institutions such as Kumari Bank Limited, Siddhartha Bank Ltd., Deva Bikas Bank Limited, Vibor Bikas Bank Limited and Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited. He is widely recognized for his specialization in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), having conducted numerous training, workshops, conferences and institutional risk assessments for banks, financial institutions, cooperatives and government agencies.
In addition to his executive roles, he is an experienced consultant, trainer and conference facilitator, contributing to national-level AML/CFT frameworks, feasibility studies and policy-related handbooks for regulatory and revenue authorities. He is a member of the Appellate Court Bar Association, Lalitpur, and is fluent in Nepali, English, Hindi and Newari. He has been associated with Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited since Jestha, 2082 as a Director.
 

Mr. Ram Chadra Sigdel, holds MA, MCJ degree from Purbanchal University, has more than a decade’s experience in leadership and management field, as Board Director of Banking and Financial Institution. He has been associated with academic sector as well as in business sector. Currently, he is associated with Tanahun Sewa Hospital Pvt. Ltd. as a Director and also associated with BVM Investment Co; as a Chairperson. He has been associated with Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited since Bhadra, 2075 as a Director.

Mr. Ganesh Raj Regmi, an MBA degree holder from Tribhuwan University, having professional experience with over two decades of exposure in Auditing and finance field. Mr. Regmi is Associated with Sambriddhi Investment Pvt. Ltd. He has been associated with Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited since Poush 2079, as a Director.

Mr. Arjun Thapa, an MBA degree holder from Tribhuwan University with more than 26 years of experience in different commercial banks with wide range of banking exposures. He has been associated with Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited since Poush 2079, as a Director.

Adv. Keshav Khatiwada, holds a Master degree in Business Studies and a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) in business and international Trade Law. He is a practicing advocate with over a decade of professional experience in the legal field, during which he has been extensively involved in both litigation and advisory services.
Mr. Khatiwada, currently serves as an Executive Board Member of the High Court Bar Association, Patan, where he actively contributes to institutional governance, professional ethics, and the advancement of the legal profession. In addition, he is a Member of the Constitutional Committee of the Nepal Bar Association, participating in deliberations and policy discussions related to constitutional interpretation, legal reform, and the rule of law in Nepal.
His academic background in business studies, combined with advanced legal training in Business and International trade Law, enables him to provide informed legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Khatiwada has demonstrated a strong commitment to legal excellence, professional development, and the strengthening of legal institutions in Nepal. He has been associated with Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited since Falgun 2076, as a Director.

Mr. Jaya Dev Shrestha With over 32 years’ experience in public sector financial management and five years as an Accounts Member in Debt Recovery Tribunal. Expertise spans budgeting, audit, treasury management, tax administration, financial administration, and project oversight. Holds a Master's in Public Administration, a Master's in Business Administration, and a Bachelor's in Law from Tribhuvan University. He has been associated with Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited since Falgun 2080, as a Director.