Four shortlisted for NEPSE CEO, interviews on October 9

Four candidates have been shortlisted for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The CEO Selection and Recommendation Committee formed under the Ministry of Finance has selected them for interviews and presentations.

The shortlisted candidates are:

• Anil Raj Poudel
• Nabaraj Sapkota
• Narayan Prasad Sapkota
• Pratap Suvedi

The committee, led by Joint Secretary Mahesh Acharya, had called for applications for the NEPSE CEO position on Shrawan 12 (July 27, 2025). By the deadline of Shrawan 26 (August 10, 2025), 8 individuals had applied. Of them, four were selected for the next stage.

The committee has summoned the shortlisted candidates for interviews and presentations at the Ministry of Finance on Ashwin 23 (October 9, 2025). According to the schedule:

• Anil Raj Poudel – 7 AM
• Nabaraj Sapkota – 8 AM
• Narayan Prasad Sapkota – 5:30 PM
• Pratap Suvedi – 6:30 PM

Candidates must arrive at the interview and presentation venue at least 30 minutes before their scheduled time, as per the committee's directive.

After the interviews and presentations, the committee will select three out of the four candidates and recommend them to the Ministry of Finance. The ministry will then propose them to the Council of Ministers for appointment. The Council of Ministers will make the final decision, appointing one person as the CEO of NEPSE.

The position of NEPSE CEO became vacant after Chudamani Chapagain resigned before the end of his term. He resigned from the post on Asar 22 (July 6, 2025).

Chapagain was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of NEPSE by the then government on 2081 Chaitra 19 (April 1, 2025).