Director of Finance and Compliance
A finance and business leader with over 15 years of experience in financial management, business operations, compliance and organizational leadership.
Krishna Karki is a finance and business leader with over 15 years of experience spanning financial management, business operations, compliance, and organizational development. As Director of Finance and Compliance at LeadX Nepal, he brings a strategic and analytical approach to financial leadership, governance, and sustainable business growth. His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Finance and a foundation in Physics, combining financial expertise with structured, systems-oriented thinking.
Throughout his career, Krishna has held senior positions including Chief Financial Officer, Finance Controller, Chief Manager, and Finance and Compliance Manager. His professional experience spans hospitality, technology, non-profit organizations, construction, and entrepreneurship development. He has led financial planning and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, taxation, project finance, fundraising initiatives, and internal control systems, working closely with entrepreneurs, investors, development partners, and international stakeholders to strengthen organizational performance and investment readiness.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Krishna is developing a Fractional CFO practice to help SMEs, startups, and impact-driven organizations access professional financial expertise and strategic guidance. His areas of specialization include financial modeling, cash flow management, compliance oversight, governance, fundraising, and entrepreneurship ecosystem development.
Krishna is particularly passionate about entrepreneurship, conscious business practices, and creating inclusive opportunities for sustainable economic growth. His personal experience of overcoming Guillain-Barré Syndrome early in his professional journey has also shaped his resilience, adaptability, and perspective on equitable opportunity. Through his work, he remains committed to building stronger organizations and contributing to Nepal’s long-term socioeconomic development.