Senior Advisor
Sujeev Shakya
Sujeev dabbles across many worlds. Working for two decades with Nepal’s largest business group, Tara Management/Soaltee Group, he left as group president to begin a multi-dimensional career engaging in consulting, advisory, writing, speaking, coaching and inspiring people. His journey as a multipotentialite is taught as a case study at the Babson College. He Chairs Nepal Economic Forum, a thought center he founded that is listed in the top hundred Go To Think Tank list. He helps people dream and achieve their dreams making their dreams also part of his own dream. A connector he helps different worlds connect and help in positive transformation of individuals and organizations.
Born into a Buddhist family, he is proud to be a supposed descendent of Shakyamuni Buddha along with the heritage of traditional practices but takes a secular perspective to social and culture practices, which he regards as key to understand for success in business. His Leadership Thinkshops and other tools of using meditation in day to day life is popular and tries to push individual awareness to transform social practices.
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Prior Professional Experience
- Chief Executive Officer, Beed Management Pvt Ltd. (2008- Present)
- Group President, Tara Management Pvt Ltd./Soaltee Group (2006-2008)
- Vice President for Business Development, Soaltee Group (2001-2006)
- General Manager for Business Development, Soaltee Group (1998-2001)
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Areas of Expertise
Geographic
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- India
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- South Asia
Industries
- Agriculture
- Automative
- Communications
- Consulting
- Energy
- Finance
- Hospitality
- Insurance
- Media
- Not for Profit
- Private Equity
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
- Social Networking
- Think Tank
- Travel & Tourism
- Venture Capital
Functional Expertise
- Accounting & Finance
- Corporate Affairs
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Management
- Operations
- Policy
- Strategy
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Education
- Columbia University (2011-2012)— Certificate in Coaching
- Boston University (2002-2003)— Diploma in International Marketing
- Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (1989-1992)— Chartered Accountant
- St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta, India (1985-1988)— Bachelors in Commerce with Honors
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Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (1992-Present)
- Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (1997-Present)
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Honors and Awards
- Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship (2002-2003)
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Selected Publications and Presentations
- "www.SujeevShakya.com" - View Sujeev’s Archives
- "Unleashing Nepal- Past, Present and Future of Nepal’s Economy," - Penguin Random House India, 15 September, 2009
- "Unleashing the Vajra- Nepal’s Journey Between India and China" - Penguin Random House India, 16 December 2019
- "Kathmandu Post" - Columnist of “The Other View,” (2011 - Present)
Insights & News From Sujeev Shakya
Bhutan Reelects PM Tshering Tobgay for a Second Term
The BGA Nepal Team, led by Senior Advisor Sujeev Shakya, wrote an update to clients …
Nepal’s Prime Minister Dahal Wins Parliamentary Vote of Confidence
The BGA Nepal Team led by Senior Advisor Sujeev Shakya, wrote an update to clients …
Why Nepal’s Big New Grant Approval Matters
BGA Senior Advisor Sujeev Shakya wrote an update on Nepal’s approval of a much-debated big grant …