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The minds shaping tomorrow.

Governance Framework

A governance framework led by a visionary CEO and a board of distinguished national leaders — ensuring transparency, accountability and growth aligned with Bhutan's long-term priorities.

Board of Directors

A council of national stewards.

03

Distinguished members

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Board Director

Dasho Karma Tshiteem

Distinguished public servant advancing Gross National Happiness and national institutions.

Former Chairman of the Royal Civil Service Commission and Secretary of the GNH Commission. Currently a core member of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project and Chairman of the National Service Core Working Group.

HonourRecipient of the Red Scarf
EducationMBA, University of Canberra
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Director · Gyalsung Infra

Mr. Phuntsho Gyeltshen

Senior infrastructure leader and former CEO of CDCL — shaping Bhutan's construction sector since 1989.

Pioneered bridge design, tunneling and large-scale infrastructure delivery, including work on the Tangsibji Hydropower Project — strengthening Bhutan's national technical capacity.

HonourNational Order of Merit (Gold)
SectorInfrastructure & Hydropower
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Board Director

Aum Nagtsho Dorji

Architect and heritage specialist; founder of Bhutan's first archaeology section.

Initiated the drafting of the Cultural Heritage Bill — Bhutan's first legislation for the protection of cultural heritage — and managed Bhutan's first archaeology project.

HonourNational Order of Merit (Gold), 2019
EducationM.A. Archaeology, University of York
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Founding Chief Executive · Office of the CEO

Mr. Pema Wangchuk

"Building infrastructure is building the future of a nation."

Founding CEO • Deputy Project Director, Gyalsung Infra. Over two decades leading major infrastructure, institutional and development initiatives in Bhutan. Now leading Zhabto Infra's transition from Gyalsung Infra — strengthening long-term national infrastructure.

20+

Years experience

MBA

Gold Medalist

CDCL

Former Director

Former Director at CDCL · Associate Professor, Royal Thimphu College · Multiple national leadership awards.

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