Kathmandu – The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Global IME Bank Limited, Surendra raj Regmi, assumed office on Sunday. Before taking office, CEO Regmi took the oath of office and secrecy from the chairman of the bank’s board of directors, Chandra Prasad Dhakal.

Regmi, who has over three decades of experience in the banking sector, began his career at National Commercial Bank and joined Global IME Bank as a Deputy Manager in May 2008 (2065 B.S.).

Regmi is recognized as a capable banker, having worked in various supervisory roles at Global IME Bank. His expertise spans credit management, risk and control, banking operations, risk management, compliance, branch operations, general administration, and merger management.

With more than 35 years of experience in the banking sector, Regmi holds a master’s degree in economics from Tribhuvan University and an MBA from the University of Wales, UK.

At the swearing-in ceremony, Global IME Bank President Dhakal expressed confidence that the bank will grow stronger under Regmi’s leadership, noting his extensive experience in the banking sector. Dhakal added that Regmi’s leadership would ensure that the bank’s services remain timely, providing easy and secure banking to common customers.

Regmi has been with Global IME Bank since its inception and is known as an experienced banker. President Dhakal stated, “I believe that as the Chief Executive Officer of Global IME Bank, he will deliver excellent service to our customers and provide reasonable returns to our shareholders.”

Upon assuming his role, Regmi expressed that he felt both pride and a sense of responsibility in leading the largest and most prestigious bank in the country.

During his tenure, Regmi committed to expanding the bank’s balanced business portfolio, enhancing customer services, introducing secure and innovative banking technologies, and strengthening the bank’s presence in the market while ensuring reasonable returns for investors. He also expressed his intention to grow the Global IME Bank brand, expand its network, and increase its market share.