Draft:Umesh Prasad Thani

Er. Umesh Prasad Thani
ई. उमेश प्रसाद थानी
Former Managing Director of Nepal Oil Corporation
In office
10 March 2022 – 12 December 2023 (resigned)
PresidentBidya Devi Bhandari
Ram Chandra Poudel
Prime MinisterSher Bahadur Deuba, Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Succeeded byDr. Chandika Prasad Bhatta
Personal details
Born
Umesh Prasad Thani

(1979-12-28) December 28, 1979 (age 44)
Birendranagar, Birendranagar District, Surkhet, Nepal
Alma materPulchowk Engineering College, Nepal

Umesh Prasad Thani (Nepali: उमेश प्रसाद थानी) served as the Managing Director of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) from 10 March 2022 to 12 December 2023,[1] [2] [3][4]Leading one of Nepal's key sectors and overseeing the management and distribution of oil resources within the country.

Early life and education

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Mr. Thani was born in Birendranagar Municipality of Surkhet District in the Mid-Western Development region of Nepal. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Pulchowk Engineering Campus, Tribhuvan University, in 2003. Furthering his academic pursuits, Thani obtained a Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering from the same institution in 2013. Additionally, he earned an MA in Sociology from Trichandra Campus, Tribhuvan University, in 2007, and an LLB from Nepal Law Campus, Tribhuvan University, in 2017.

Career

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Thani's professional journey includes various leadership roles and contributions:

  • Managing Director of Nepal Oil Corporation: Thani served as the Managing Director of Nepal Oil Corporation, where he was responsible for managing and distributing oil resources within the country. He resigned from the post in 12 December 2023[5]
  • President of Center for Democratic Engineers Nepal (CDEN) (Elected): From December 2020 to June 2023, Thani served as the President of CDEN, focusing on promoting democratic practices within the engineering community.[6]
  • Principal of Everest Engineering College: Thani held the position of Principal from June 2019 to July 2021, affiliated with Pokhara University, contributing significantly to shaping the academic landscape of the institution.[7]
  • Board Member of Nepal Electricity Authority: Appointed by the Government of Nepal, Thani served as a Board Member from December 2016 to 2019, showcasing his expertise in energy infrastructure and governance.[8]
  • Board Member of Roads Board Nepal: From June 2017 to 2019, Thani contributed his insights as a Board Member, playing a role in the development of Nepal's road infrastructure.[9]
  • General Secretary of Nepal Engineers' Association (Elected): From December 2017 to 2019, Thani served as the General Secretary of the Nepal Engineers' Association, advocating for the interests of engineers across the country.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "NOC Appoints Umesh Prasad Thani As Executive Director". Investopaper. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Umesh Thani appointed as Executive Director of NOC". Makalukhabar. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Appointments". the HRM. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  4. ^ "The managing director of NOC resigned". Urjakhabar. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Umesh Prasad Thani, managing director of Nepal Oil Corporation, resigns". Onlinekhabar. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  6. ^ "PAST EXECUTIVE COUNCIL". Centre for Democratic Engineers Nepal. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Everest Engineering College". Admission Nepal. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  8. ^ "NEA gets new board members". The Kathmandu Post. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  9. ^ "ROADS BOARD NEPAL Annual Progress Report" (PDF). Roads Board Nepal (Pg.12). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  10. ^ "PAST EXECUTIVE COUNCIL". Nepal Engineers' Association Nepal. Retrieved 5 August 2024.