Raj Bahadur Shah is the Managing Director of the Jawalakhel Group of Industries which is a Business Conglomerate managing multiple companies that manufacture and distribute alcoholic beverages. The distilleries, brewery facilities and research and distribution units produce a growing range of different brands across various categories of alcoholic drinks in the Nepalese Market, and for overseas export.
He joined the business in 2000 and has since led JGI to become the undisputed leader in the liquor industry and one of the fastest growing companies in Nepal. Shah is a strong proponent of systems, technology knowledge, performance and risk appetite which have been the cornerstones of the group’s growth. He has a special interest in Corporate Strategy, Human Resource Development and Brand Building.
Shah is affiliated with several organizations in various capacities such as Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce & Industries (FNCCI), Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and Beverage & Tobacco Association of Nepal. He holds a degree in Science from the University of Massachusetts, USA, and his personal interests include antique cars, animals and science fiction.