Manju Gautam is a social activist, entrepreneur and consultant committed to social welfare and empowerment. She holds Master’s in Business Administration (HR Management) and a Bachelor’s in Law degree. She is the Founder and Vice President of FNB Nepal. Currently, she serves as a board member of the National Youth Council under the Ministry of Youth and Sports. She is also the chairperson of Connecting Management Consultant Pvt Ltd. She has worked at DHL Nepal and Standard Chartered Bank Nepal in senior managerial roles. She was a member of the US Embassy Youth Advisory Council (2015/16). She is the founding member of Laxmi Pratisthan (2009) and an adviser for Kathmandu Don Bosco Alumni, PIB, International Youth Society and Business Communities. With a deep passion for business & human rights, peace building and community empowerment; Ms. Gautam has been a strong advocate for youth and women’s rights. Her work focuses on promoting social justice, equality and making a positive societal impact through her involvement in various voluntary and social welfare activities.