NEPSE CEO Candidates 2026: Top 4 Shortlisted for Final Interview Race
6th October 2026, Kathmandu
Discover the final 4 NEPSE CEO candidates shortlisted by the Ministry of Finance. Check the interview schedule, candidate names, and latest updates.
The race to head Nepal’s lone stock-governing body has heated up. The Ministry of Finance has officially shortlisted four top professionals for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).
With the leadership seat vacant for a prolonged period, the final selection phase is drawing immense attention from market stakeholders, investors, and financial analysts.
Who Are the Final NEPSE CEO Candidates?
Out of an initial pool of eight applicants who applied following the official vacancy notice issued on Shrawan 12 under the CEO Recommendation Guidelines, 2083, the selection committee (led by Joint Secretary Mahesh Acharya) narrowed down the list.
The NEPSE CEO candidates who successfully made it to the final shortlist are:
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Anil Raj Paudel
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Nawaraj Sapkota
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Narayan Prasad Sapkota
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Pratap Subedi
Interview and Presentation Schedule
The second and final leg of the selection process will test the candidates’ executive capabilities and operational strategies. The shortlist assessment, comprising leadership capability presentations and formal interviews, is scheduled to take place at the Ministry of Finance (Contact Room No. 419).
The candidate lineup and times are scheduled as follows:
| Candidate Name | Interview & Presentation Time |
| Anil Raj Paudel | 7:00 AM |
| Nawaraj Sapkota | 8:00 AM |
| Narayan Prasad Sapkota | 5:30 PM |
| Pratap Subedi | 6:30 PM |
Note: The recommendation committee has strictly instructed all candidates to report to the interview venue at least 30 minutes before their designated time slots.
What Lies Ahead for the New NEPSE Chief?
The appointment of the new chief executive is expected to bring much-needed structural momentum to the country’s secondary market. The incoming leader will step into a vital role tasked with accelerating technical upgrades, improving market transparency, expanding financial instruments, and handling ongoing regulatory reforms within the Nepalese capital market.
As the final presentations approach, market watchers are closely tracking the credentials and strategic roadmaps of these NEPSE CEO candidates to see who ultimately clinches the prestigious post.
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