Mr. Tenzin

DG, Department of Surface Transport, MoIT

Mr. Tenzin has led Bhutan’s transport and infrastructure sectors for over two decades. Since 2017, he has served as Director General of the Department of Surface Transport, overseeing policy and infrastructure development. Previously, he was Director of the Department of Roads and Department of Engineering Services.

With experience in rural roads, irrigation, and public works, he has played a key role in national development. He holds an MSc in Water Resource Management from the University of Melbourne and a BE in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Edinburgh.

Mrs. Sonam Lhamo

Chief Industries officer, Bhutan Division, Department of Industry, MoICE

Mrs. Sonam Lhamo has over fifteen years of experience in the field of Foreign Direct Investment. She has a Master’s degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance from the Australian National University under Endeavour Awards. She currently serves as Chief Industries officer at the Invest Bhutan Division, Department of Industry, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment.

Mr. Karma Jigme 

CEO, JB Solar Solutions

Mr. Karma Jigme is a renewable energy entrepreneur and CEO of JB Solar Solutions since 2014. He previously held leadership roles at Jattu Wood Industry and Bhutan Postal Corporation.

With a PG in Marketing from Central Queensland University and a BA from Delhi University, he has driven solar installations of 800kWp, 48,000L solar heating, and 5,500 sq. ft. of radiant heating. He partners with CST, TTI, and MOLHR under the HELVETAS DTP program.

Mr. Pema Tshering

CEO, DrukSmart Private Limited

Mr. Pema Tshering is the Board Director of Green Bhutan Corporation Limited Board. He has over twenty-four years of experience in the field of utility and green energy, holding functions, IT services and large projects and programs management having worked at Bhutan Power Corporation Ltd, Druk Holdings and Investments Ltd and Wipro Limited before taking over as the CEO and Founding Member of DrukSmart Private Limited. He also works as a part time Executive Director of Dorji Lingpa Foundation. He has a master degree in ICT from the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand  and specializes in IT transformative and innovative leadership and strategies.

Mr. Namgyel Dorji

Chief Program Officer, DMDF, MOF

Mr. Namgyel Dorji is a Board Director of Green Bhutan Corporation Limited with over 18 years of experience in financial management, economic planning, and debt management. He currently serves as the Chief Program Officer in the Development and Coordination Debt Management Division, Ministry of Finance.

Previously, he worked as a Finance Officer, Program Officer in the Public-Private Partnership Unit, and played a key role in the National Credit Guarantee Scheme (2020–2023). He holds a Master’s in International Economics and Finance from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from the Royal Institute of Management, Bhutan.

Mr. Phuntsho Gyeltshen

Chief Marketing Officer, DoT, MoICE

Mr. Phuntsho is currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer with the Marketing and Promotion Division of the Department of Tourism, responsible for destination marketing, branding, and international promotion of Bhutan. He brings over two decades of experience in the tourism sector, with expertise in tourism policy and planning, sustainable destination development, marketing, quality standards, project management, and international cooperation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from Curtin University, Australia, and a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from Bangalore University, India.