Board of Directors

Mr. Tuk Prasad Paudel

Mr. Tuk Prasad Paudel is a Hydropower Engineer with over 30 years of experience in project study, planning, management, and development. He has worked across Nepal, Russia, Norway, Liberia, and Afghanistan. Formerly the CEO of Sanima Mai Hydropower Ltd. for six years, he is currently the Executive Chairman of Sanima Hydro and Engineering (P) Ltd. Mr. Paudel has been involved in the development and coordination of several major projects, including the 22 MW Mai Hydropower Project, 7 MW Mai Cascade Hydropower Project, 28.1 MW Lower Likhu Hydropower Project, and the 73 MW Middle Tamor Hydropower Project, among others.

Mr. Ajoy Karki

Mr. Karki is a water resources engineer with over 30 years experience in the management, design and study of hydropower, rural electrification and renewable energy projects in Nepal as well as at international level. He holds a Masters Degree in Hydraulic Engineering (Specialization in River Engineering and River Basin Development) from IHE-UNESCO, The Netherlands (2000). His international experience covers over 14 countries in Asia and Africa for multinational agencies such as the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, GIZ, German Bank for Reconstruction (KfW), USAID, UNEP and Winrock International. He is the Director of Sanima Hydro and Engineering (P.) Ltd.

Mr. Kieron Paul Hanson

Mr. Kieron Paul Hanson is the founder and Managing Director of Hydroplan, a leading hydropower consulting company in UK. He has over 30 years of experience in design, installation and commissioning of hydropower plants throughout the U.K, Spain, Portugal, Kenya, Malaysia and Pakistan. Hydroplan has 3 offices in the UK and undertakes consents, design and construction management of small to medium hydro projects.  Kieron is one of the board members of Sanima Hydro and Engineering P. Ltd and also a board member of the British Hydropower Association.

Mr. Subas Chandra Sunuwar

Mr. Subas Chandra Sunuwar is an Engineering Geologist, with a Master’s Degree in Engineering Geology. He has 30 years of experience in Nepal and India with expertise in Engineering Geology and Geo-technical Studies. During his tenure he was involved in project identification, site investigation, feasibility study, detailed design and construction supervision of hydro projects.

Mr. Jayanta  Kumar Regmi

Mr. Jayanta Kumar Regmi is an Advocate and Lecturer with a Master’s Degree in Economics and Bachelor of Laws (LLB). He has over 25 years of working experience in the related field. He has involved in the Hydropower sector since 2008. He is currently serving as General Manager of Sanima Hydropower Limited.