BNCC elects new Executive Committee at its AGM in London

London- The Britain Nepal Chamber of Commerce (BNCC) successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Embassy of Nepal in London on Friday, electing a new executive committee to lead the organisation.

The AGM elected Biraj Bhatta as chairman of BNCC. Mr Bhatta is a tourism entrepreneur with Travel and IT businesses in both Nepal and the UK. He has previously played a leading role in organising major travel and tourism events in collaboration with the Embassy of Nepal, actively promoting Nepal as a destination in the UK. He earlier served as Vice Chairman of the Chamber.

BNCC’s core objectives include promoting bilateral trade and investment between Nepal and the UK, and working for the mutual benefit of entrepreneurs in both the countries. The Chamber regularly organises activities to help organisations identify business opportunities, achieve their goals, and promote their interests within the British and Nepali business communities.

The AGM elected Indra Giri and Kamal Paudel as Vice Chairmen. Mr Giri is a chartered accountant who runs accountancy and business advisory services, while Mr Paudel has long-standing experience in the remittance sector. Rajendra Shrestha was elected as Secretary.

Steve Buckley was re-elected as Honorary CEO. A former member of the British Diplomatic Service since the early 1970s, Mr Buckley has extensive experience in the Asia-Pacific region and previously served as Director of Trade and Investment at the British High Commissions in Thailand and Malaysia.

The newly elected executive members include Nadia Williams, Santosh Mandal, Anjani Phuyal, B P Khanal, Basanta Nepal, Anil Neupane, Prabhu Neupane, Mitchell Campbell, Krishna Bhatta, Masoud Angiz, Bikash Nepal, and Prakash Dhungana.
Outgoing Chairman Dr Kapil Rijal and incoming Chairman Biraj Bhatta presented a brief assessment of BNCC’s past activities and achievements, while also outlining future plans. Honorary CEO Steve Buckley expressed hope for political stability in Nepal and announced BNCC’s intention to take a trade delegation to Nepal later this year.

The financial report was presented by Vice Chairman Indra Giri.

Bipin Duwadi, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Nepal in London, attended as Chief Guest. He congratulated the newly elected committee, appreciated BNCC’s continued efforts, and assured the Embassy’s ongoing support through collaborative initiatives such as the Nepal Development Conference, seminars, and other programmes.

BNCC’s Honorary President Adam Gilchrist briefly reflected on the organisation’s history and its evolution since its formation 30 years ago.

The AGM was followed by a business networking session and dinner, which brought together business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs from Britain and members of the Nepali diaspora in the UK, providing a platform for dialogue and collaboration.