Eight Candidates Apply for NEPSE CEO Position

Bajarko Chirfar
Bajarko Chirfar
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Eight Candidates Apply for NEPSE CEO Position

Eight individuals have submitted their applications for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position at Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).


The Ministry of Finance announced that a total of eight individuals has applied for the top leadership role at NEPSE. Out of these applicants, a special selection committee will first shortlist five candidates for the next stage.

After the initial shortlisting, the five selected candidates will be invited to present their work plans. Based on these presentations, the committee will then recommend three names to the Finance Minister. The Finance Minister will further forward this proposal to the Cabinet of Ministers, who will then make the final decision and officially appoint the new CEO for NEPSE.

Understanding the Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the CEO position, candidates need to have a Master’s degree in specific fields such as Economics, Commerce, Finance, Management, Information Technology, or Law. An alternative qualification is being a certified Chartered Accountant. In addition to academic requirements, applicants must also possess significant professional experience. This includes a minimum of seven years of experience in a managerial role, contributing to a total of fifteen years of work experience overall.

The Selection Process Timeline

The Ministry had open application on Shrawan 12, providing interested candidates with a 15-day window to submit their applications. The CEO selection committee is currently being led by Joint Secretary Mahesh Acharya from the Ministry of Finance.

This search for a new Chief Executive Officer commenced after the former NEPSE CEO, Mr. Chudamani Chapagain, resigned from his position on Ashar 22, prompting the initiation of the appointment process.


AI Disclaimer: This article was originally published on https://bajarkochirfar.com. It has been translated with the help of AI. For the best understanding and accurate facts, we recommend reading the original Nepali version.


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