Leadership Transition in IME Khalti: Praveen Regmi Appointed CEO
17th November 2025, Kathmandu
IME Khalti Limited, a leading digital payment service provider in the Nepalese market, has announced a change in its top executive leadership. The company’s Board of Directors has officially appointed Mr. Praveen Regmi as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Leadership Transition in IME Khalti
The appointment follows the conclusion of Mr. Binay Khadka’s tenure as CEO, who successfully steered the joint entity after the merger of IME Digital Solution Limited (IME Pay) and Khalti.
Praveen Regmi: A Leader with Deep Institutional Understanding
Mr. Praveen Regmi is well-known in Nepal’s FinTech ecosystem and brings a wealth of experience to the role.
Background: Regmi previously served as the CEO of the former IME Digital Solution Limited (IME Pay). Following the merger that created IME Khalti, he transitioned to a role as a member of the Board of Directors.
Expertise: With over fifteen years of experience in banking and financial technology, Mr. Regmi holds degrees in Electronics and Communication Engineering (undergraduate) and Business Administration (post-graduate).
Vision: His appointment is viewed as providing the unified organization with deep institutional understanding and renewed momentum, ensuring the company’s commitment to delivering value, trust, and transformative digital experiences. He is now tasked with leading IME Khalti into its next phase of growth.
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The Legacy of Binay Khadka: Building a Youth-Friendly Wallet
The former CEO, Mr. Binay Khadka, is credited with playing a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the digital wallet space, particularly during his leadership at Khalti.
Youth Focus: Khadka successfully positioned Khalti as a primary wallet alternative for the general public, specifically achieving a strong identity among the youth generation.
Lifestyle Strategy: He adopted a strategy to evolve the digital wallet beyond a mere payment app, transforming it into a ‘youth-friendly lifestyle app’.
Key Innovations: This period saw the introduction of features like movie tickets, event tickets, and various digital entertainment services, securing Khalti a significant place in the daily lives of the younger demographic amid increasing digital payment volumes.
New Ventures: Khadka to Focus on Core Financial Services FinTech
Mr. Binay Khadka is set to embark on a new journey within the FinTech sector, shifting his focus towards a new startup centered on “Core Financial Services.”
In a brief conversation, Khadka stated, “We are currently structuring and planning. There is still immense potential in FinTech. Significant work can be done in digital loans, banking solutions, and data-based services. The new company will focus on these areas.”
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