Management Team

Mr. Pritha Bahadur Thapa is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of SKBBL with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in rural finance, institutional development, and microfinance program management. He has held pivotal roles at the Rural Microfinance Development Centre (RMDC). His comprehensive experience includes strategic management, operational leadership, capacity building, and policy formulation. He played a key role in the successful merger of RMDC with Sana Kisan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd., demonstrating his capability in managing large-scale institutional integrations and strengthening outreach to underserved communities. His leadership has been marked by a focus on enhancing organizational effectiveness, improving credit recovery systems, and fostering cooperative promotion and rural credit development.

Mr. Pritha Bahadur Thapa holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Tribhuvan University and has enriched his expertise through international trainings on microfinance, risk management, and rural finance across various countries including Bangladesh, India, Philippines Germany and Italy. His participation in expert forums and study visits has equipped him with best practices in microfinance institution management and innovative financial solutions.

Starting his career in 1997 as a trainee branch manager in a nonprofit microfinance institution modeled after the Grameen Bank, he has a deep-rooted commitment to financial inclusion and sustainable rural development. He is also a respected trainer and resource person, frequently guiding capacity-building initiatives for financial institutions and cooperatives on credit management, risk mitigation, business planning, and governance.

Mr. Pritha Bahadur Thapa’s distinguished career and broad expertise in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial innovation uniquely position him to lead institutions dedicated to rural finance and inclusive growth.