IME Khalti CEO Praveen Regmi Steps Down After 4 Years of Transforming Nepalese Digital Payments
2nd November 2026, Kathmandu
Praveen Regmi, Chief Executive Officer of IME Khalti Ltd., one of Nepal’s leading digital payment service providers, has officially resigned from his position. Regmi, who took the helm after the landmark merger of IME Digital Solution Limited and Khalti two years ago, leaves an impactful legacy after completing a four-year tenure across both entities.
Through an official social media announcement, the company expressed deep gratitude for Regmi’s visionary leadership, strategic guidance, and pivotal contributions in steering IME Khalti to new heights, wishing him the best for his future endeavors.
A Legacy of Leadership in Nepalese Fintech
With over a decade and a half of expertise spanning fintech, banking, and digital transformation, Praveen Regmi has been a key driver in transitioning the Nepalese economy toward a cashless future.
Post-Merger Integration: Prior to the merger, Regmi served as the CEO of IME Digital Solution Limited. Following the merger, he assumed the role of CEO of IME Khalti Ltd. and also served as a member of the Board of Directors during the transition phase.
Industry Governance: Regmi is the founding President of the PSP Association Nepal, the umbrella organization representing Payment Service Providers across the nation.
Modernizing Digital Financial Infrastructure: Under his direction, the platform introduced modernized, secure, and accessible digital payment solutions tailored to the evolving needs of Nepalese consumers and businesses.
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Farewell Message from Praveen Regmi
On his final day as CEO, Regmi shared a heartfelt message expressing sincere appreciation to the Board, shareholders, regulators, partners, and his team:
Key Excerpts from Regmi’s Farewell Message:
“I leave with sincere gratitude to the Board and shareholders for their confidence in me, our partners for their support and collaboration, and our regulators for their guidance. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to serve, learn from each of you, and build relationships I will continue to value.”
“To my colleagues, my friends, brothers, and sisters, thank you for your commitment, honesty, and support to make my tenure fulfilling throughout these 4 years. The conversations, challenges we worked through together, and everyday moments of learning will stay with me.”
Future Outlook: Staying Committed to the Digital Ecosystem
While stepping down from his executive post at IME Khalti Ltd., Regmi reaffirmed his enduring commitment to the fintech and digital financial services sector in Nepal.
He said that as he enters a new chapter, he looks forward to contributing to the ecosystem from a different perspective, with the same shared purpose of advancing digital finance.
