Prakash Katwal

Prakash Katwal is an accomplished investment leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in finance, program management, and capacity building across various sectors. Currently serving as the Investment Lead at Heifer International since March 2018, Prakash has successfully secured $75 million in investments, significantly impacting over 10,000 businesses in Nepal. As the Founder of Needs Nepal Private Limited, Prakash provides strategic guidance and brokers significant deals with diverse organizations. Previous roles include Program Manager at Mission East and Positive Planet, where Prakash focused on inclusion and sustainable development. With a strong foundation in agribusiness and community forestry from roles at ANSAB Nepal and the Nepal Swiss Community Forestry Project, Prakash's expertise is further backed by an Executive MBA and an MA in Economics from renowned universities.