IME Life’s Deputy CEO Khilendra Poudel Honored with Prestigious ‘Excellence in Financial Services & Digital Innovation Award’
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2nd September 2025, Kathmandu
Mr. Khilendra Poudel, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of IME Life Insurance Limited, has been conferred with the highly coveted ‘Excellence in Financial Services & Digital Innovation Award–2025,’ a significant accolade that spotlights his remarkable contributions to Nepal’s evolving financial and insurance landscape.
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The award, presented on Monday in a grand ceremony, recognizes Mr. Poudel’s profound impact on the sector through his visionary leadership and strategic focus on digital innovation.
The prestigious award was formally presented to Mr. Poudel by former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ on behalf of the organizing institution, the Asian Professional Achievement Awards.
This recognition places Mr. Poudel among an exclusive circle of top professionals from Nepal and across Asia, who are being celebrated for their extraordinary contributions to vital sectors like finance, insurance, health, and information technology.
Organizers of the event underscored Mr. Poudel’s selection, citing his crucial role in pioneering digital transformation within the industry.
His career is characterized by an unwavering commitment to modernizing traditional business models and making financial services more accessible to the Nepali populace.
The award is a testament to his efforts in championing customer-centric solutions and his ability to foresee and adapt to the rapid changes in the global and local financial markets.
Before his current tenure at IME Life Insurance, Mr. Poudel made a lasting impact as the Chief Executive Officer of IME Remittance. During his leadership there, he was instrumental in expanding financial service accessibility to millions of Nepalis, both at home and abroad.
His time at IME Remittance laid the groundwork for his current leadership role, where he continues to leverage technology to bridge gaps in financial inclusion.
At IME Life Insurance, Mr. Poudel’s leadership has already produced tangible and transformative results. The company has seen a significant acceleration in the adoption of digital premium payment systems, making transactions more convenient for policyholders.
This focus on technological integration has not only enhanced the overall customer experience but has also firmly positioned IME Life at the forefront of the digital revolution in Nepal’s insurance sector.
Under his guidance, the company is actively expanding its reach and leveraging technology to make insurance more understandable and accessible to a broader audience.
Further solidifying his status as a thought leader, Mr. Poudel recently published a scholarly article titled, “Resuscitating Life Insurance in Nepal: An Analysis of Sectoral Constraints and Reform Pathways” in the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR).
This publication showcases his deep academic and practical understanding of the challenges facing the life insurance sector in Nepal and his forward-thinking approach to addressing them.
His ability to combine academic insights with real-world business acumen highlights a unique blend of skills essential for driving sectoral growth and innovation.
The award ceremony, part of the Asian Professional Achievement Awards, serves as a platform to recognize individuals who are shaping the future of business and service industries across the continent. Mr. Khilendra Poudel’s recognition is not just a personal achievement but also a reflection of the growing importance of digital innovation in Nepal’s financial services landscape.
work at IME Life and IME Remittance serves as a model for other organizations aiming to embrace technology to drive growth and enhance customer value. His leadership and commitment to excellence are proving pivotal in charting a new course for the financial sector, a course that is both inclusive and technologically advanced.
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