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Mr Riku Dhan Subba

Executive Director

Email: rdsubba@bmf.bt

Office: 331705

Mobile: 17579180

Riku Dhan Subba has over 12 years of professional experience in public administration, media, and communications. He holds a Master of Public Policy and Management from Murdoch University (Western Australia) and a Bachelor of Arts in English Honors from Delhi University. He is a published author of media studies textbooks, a book, and journal articles, with a strong commitment to literature, research, and sustainable development.

Mr. Sangay Phuntsho Waiba

Programme Officer

Email: spwaiba@bmf.bt

Mobile: +975 17478607

Mr. Sangay Phuntsho Waiba has professional experience in education, research, training, and organizational development. Prior to joining the Bhutan Media Foundation (BMF), he served as a teacher and lecturer, where he gained over two and a half years of experience in teaching, facilitation, mentoring, capacity building, and academic guidance. He holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Chandigarh University, India, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography from Sherubtse College, Bhutan. He has authored three research papers and has experience supervising capstone projects, as well as mentoring students in research methodologies and entrepreneurship. His professional interests include leadership, public relations, project management, research, and professional writing. He is committed to advancing media development, fostering knowledge creation, and strengthening institutional capacity through research, collaboration, effective project management, and strategic communication.

Ms. Sonam Pelden

Accountant

Email: sonamp@bmf.bt

Mobile:+975 17548924

Ms. Sonam Pelden is an Accountant at the Bhutan Media Foundation, responsible for supporting the organization’s financial management through budgeting, payment processing, financial record keeping, and maintaining accurate accounting records. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Gedu College of Business Studies and has experience in accounting, financial administration, and office operations

Mr. Gelay Jamtsho (Board Director)

Director, Royal Office for Media

Email: gelay@royaloffice.bt

Contact: +975 02 337865

Mr Ugyen Penjor (Board Director)

Managing Director, Kuensel

Email: ashapanjo@gmail.com

Contact: +975 02 324688

Mr. Tenzin Lamsang (Board Director)

Editor-in-Chief, The Bhutanese

Email: tenzinglamsang@gmail.com

Contact: +975 02 335605

Mr. Binod Pradhan

Chief Information and Media Officer, Department of Media, Creative Industry & Intellectual Property, MoICE

Email: binodpradhan@moice.gov.bt

Contact: +975-02-326512

Ms. Lily Wangchuck

Former diplomat

2011 – 2012

Mr. Dawa Penjor

Communication specialist

2013 – 2017

Mr. Needrup Zangpo

Senior Journalist & Author

2018 – 2024

Dasho Kinley Dorji

Former Editor-in-Chief, Kuensel

Former Secretary, MoIC

Email: acekinley@gmail.com

Mr. Tashi Dorji

General Manager (TV2), BBS

Email: tashidorji@bbs.bt

Mr. Needrup Zangpo

Former Editor-in-Chief, Bhutan Observer

Email: needrup@gmail.com

Mr. Kinley T. Wangchuk

Former Director General (DoIM, MoIC)

Email: ktwangchuk@doim.gov.bt

Ms. Phub Zam

Chairperson, Bhutan Times & Yarkay Group of Companies

Email: phubzam8@gmail.com

Mr. Namkhai Norbu

Editor-in-Chief, Business Bhutan

Email: namkhaijournalist@gmail.com

Mr. Ugyen Tenzin

Former Editor-in-Chief, The Journalist 

Email: uktenzin@gmail.com

Mr. Chencho Tshering

Former Managing Director, Kuensel 

Email: ceo@bhutanyudentours.com

Thinley Dorji

Former Chief of Planning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Late Dasho Karma Wangchuk Penjor

Former Secretary, MoIC

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