Our Team
Experienced Leadership Driving Infrastructure Excellence
Infra Nepal Development Fund is led by a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team with deep expertise in hydropower development, tunneling and underground works, transmission systems, construction execution, finance, legal governance, human capital management, and risk management.
The team combines international leadership and governance experience with strong local technical and execution capacity in Nepal, enabling the Fund to develop, finance, and deliver complex infrastructure assets to institutional and development finance standards.
Leadership maintains direct oversight across the full project lifecycle—from origination, feasibility, and regulatory approvals through construction, commissioning, and long-term operations—ensuring disciplined execution, transparency, and alignment with investor and development partner objectives.
Leadership & Core Management
Strategic execution leaders driving operational excellence across all projects
Madan Uprety, MBBS, MD
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Madan Uprety serves as Chief Executive Officer of Infra Nepal Development Fund, providing overall strategic leadership and execution oversight across the Fund's hydropower and infrastructure portfolio. He brings over 25 years of senior management and entrepreneurial experience in the United States, with a background spanning medical enterprises, real estate construction, financial services, infrastructure development, and philanthropy.
Hari Nepal
MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Hari Nepal serves as Chief Financial Officer of Infra Nepal Development Fund, overseeing financial strategy, project finance structuring, capital planning, and financial governance across the Fund's hydropower portfolio.
Prakash Dhungana
BE Civil, M.Sc., PhD
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. Prakash Dhungana completed his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BE Civil) in 2003 from Tribhuvan University (T.U.), Nepal. Since then, he has been continuously involved in the construction and development of hydropower projects, ranging from micro-hydropower schemes to large-scale hydropower projects across Nepal.
Joseph Lal Bajracharya
BE, M.Sc.
Project Manager
Joseph Lal Bajracharya serves as Project Manager at Infra Nepal Development Fund, responsible for day-to-day project execution and site coordination. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Engineering Management, and brings over 16 years of experience in hydropower and large infrastructure project execution.
Rupesh Kumar Yadav
MBA
Head of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
Rupesh Kumar Yadav is a core member of the management team and serves as Head of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition. He holds an MBA in Human Resources Management and brings extensive experience in organizational development, workforce planning, and large-scale talent acquisition.
Baidhyanath Pandit
B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)
Mechanical & Construction Equipment Manager
Baidhyanath Pandit is a core team member responsible for the planning, deployment, and management of surface and tunneling construction equipment. He oversees equipment selection, utilization planning, maintenance management, and coordination with civil and tunneling teams to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and cost control.
Specialized Technical Leadership
World-class engineering expertise ensuring technical excellence
Mani Raj Dahal
B.E., M.Sc.
Senior Hydropower Engineering Advisor
Mani Raj Dahal is one of the pioneers of hydropower engineering in Nepal. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Hydraulics and River Engineering, with advanced training from the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Netherlands.
Dr. Chhatra Basnet
M.Sc., PhD
Tunnel Engineering Advisor
Dr. Chhatra Basnet is a senior tunnel engineering specialist trained at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He brings decades of experience in tunnel design and construction supervision in Nepal's complex Himalayan geology and currently serves as Secretary of the Nepal Tunneling Association.
Ghana Bahadur Shrestha
M.Sc.
Geology & Underground Works Advisor
Ghana Bahadur Shrestha holds a Master's degree in Geology and Geophysical Engineering, with postgraduate training in Remote Sensing and GIS. He brings over 18 years of experience in tunneling and underground works in Nepal, including several of the country's most complex projects.
Santosh Dhakal
M.Sc.
Electromechanical Systems Advisor
Santosh Dhakal holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering and brings over 20 years of experience in turbine, generator, transformer, and switchyard design and management. He has provided expertise to hundreds of projects across dozens of countries, supporting equipment selection, system integration, and operational reliability.
Deepak Subedi
B.E., M.Sc.
Transmission & Electrical Systems Specialist
Deepak Subedi holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering from Aalto University, Finland. He supports transmission line and tower design, electrical systems integration, and construction supervision, ensuring compliance with international grid and utility standards.
Legal & Financial Governance
Ensuring compliance, transparency, and financial integrity
Dipendra Shrestha
MA
Legal Counsel
Dipendra Shrestha serves as Legal Counsel to Infra Nepal Development Fund. He holds a Master's degree in Law and Finance (MA) and advises on Power Purchase Agreements, EPC and construction contracts, financing documentation, shareholder arrangements, and regulatory compliance.
Narayan Poudel
CA
Financial Advisor
Narayan Poudel is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in hydropower financial modeling, banking, and strategic planning. He has worked with more than 100 small, medium, and large hydropower projects across Nepal, advising on project bankability, financial structuring, tariff analysis, and lender engagement.
Execution & Governance
The leadership, core management, and advisory team is supported by experienced engineers, project staff, and site personnel based in Nepal, along with external technical, legal, financial, and human capital advisors. Together, the team ensures disciplined execution, strong governance, and long-term value creation aligned with institutional, development finance, and ESG standards.