Nirvana Chaudhary

Nirvana Chaudhary, a versatile entrepreneur and philanthropist, stands as the Managing Director of CG Corp Global, a multinational conglomerate valued at over $3 billion, with 136 companies and 76 brands in 30 countries. His entrepreneurial journey started at 19 with the founding of CG Finco. A multifaceted personality, Nirvana is also a musician, a seasoned adventurer who has scaled Kilimanjaro and trekked to Everest Base Camp, and a former member of Nepal's National Squash team. His engagement in thought leadership is reflected through his podcast “Making It Bigger” and articles in notable business magazines, coupled with frequent appearances at global leadership events. As an author, Nirvana has penned “Araaya’s Fables,” a children's book focusing on moral values, and "Beyond Wonder Woman," a work celebrating women's successes and advocating gender equality. In philanthropy, he serves as the Vice Chair of the Chaudhary Foundation, contributing to disaster relief, education, and healthcare, especially for children. His efforts have been recognized with prestigious awards like the YPO's SEN Sustainability Award for Philanthropy and the President's Award for Social Contribution from Lions Club International. In the banking industry, Nirvana is the Vice Chair of Nabil Bank, Nepal, and Chairman of Union Bank, Sri Lanka. His global business influence extends as Chairman of the ASSOCHAM Nepal Chapter, Vice President of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, and a member of various UN business advisory groups. An alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School's Global Leadership Program, Nirvana has been honored as one of Tatler's New Faces of Asia, Asia's most influential, and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Nirvana's personal life is enriched by his wife Ashrayata and their two children, Araaya and Arhaan.