Raju Ram Poudel
Mr. Raju Ram Adhikari is an accomplished academic, researcher, education administrator, and corporate leader with over 25 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning higher education, institutional leadership, research, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance. His professional journey reflects a unique blend of academic excellence and strategic business leadership, making him a valuable contributor to both educational institutions and private enterprises.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Rural Development at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He holds a Master’s Degree in Rural Development from Tribhuvan University. Professionally, Mr. Adhikari serves as Head of the Department of Rural Development and Lecturer at Patan Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, where he has been actively engaged in teaching, research, academic leadership, curriculum development, and postgraduate thesis supervision. His teaching and research interests include research methodology, rural development policies and strategies, project management, sustainable tourism, community development, and resource management.
Beyond academia, Dr. Adhikari has extensive executive and entrepreneurial experience. He has served as the Founder Chairman of Jyoti Academy, Assistant Campus Chief of Youth Vision College, and currently provides consultancy services in school and college management, organizational development, and educational leadership.
In the corporate sector, he currently serves as: Executive Director, Pointer Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Chairman, Crystal Cleanser Company Pvt. Ltd., Management Consultant in education and institutional development.
His leadership extends into the social and professional sectors through active involvement in nationally and internationally recognized organizations. He has served as:
President, PABSON Nagarjun Municipality
Member, PABSON Kathmandu District Committee
Charter President, Lions Club of Kathmandu Swayambhu Town
Cluster Chief, Lions Clubs International
Executive Director, Lions Clubs International District 325K Nepal
Former Founder Director, Sparsha Microfinance Ltd.
Mr. Adhikari has authored several books and numerous peer-reviewed research articles focusing on rural development, research methodology, ecotourism, poverty reduction, climate change, and sustainable community development. His publications are widely referenced by undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers across Nepal.
His academic and professional contributions have been recognized through several prestigious honors, including:
Youth Ambassador for Peace
Rastriya Sewa Samman
Grand Prize in Education (South Korea)
He has participated in numerous national and international conferences, leadership development programs, research methodology workshops, and curriculum development initiatives, continuously strengthening his expertise in organizational leadership and institutional excellence.
Mr. Adhikari has visited several countries, including India, Oman, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, gaining valuable international exposure to education systems, organizational practices, and global development perspectives.
At Pointer Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Adhikari contributes strategic direction, corporate governance, institutional development, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable business growth. His vision emphasizes innovation, ethical leadership, operational excellence, and long-term value creation through responsible corporate practices.