The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Thinley Namgyel, Chairman of the Bank of Bhutan, has been elected Chairman ABA for the 2026–2027 term.
Mr. Namgyel is a distinguished public sector leader with extensive experience across Bhutan’s key national institutions. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Bhutan, a position he assumed in June 2025. His leadership is guided by a deep commitment to national development, good governance, and the principles of Gross National Happiness.
Mr. Namgyel is the Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan, a role he has held since September 2021.
Prior to this, he served as Secretary of the Gross National Happiness Commission (2016–2021), where he played an instrumental role in shaping Bhutan’s strategic planning and development priorities. His earlier tenure as Director of the Commission (2014–2016) further underscores his impactful contributions to the country’s socio-economic planning landscape.
Throughout his career, Mr. Namgyel has also held several significant board positions across major national institutions. His past board memberships include Druk Holding and Investments, the Royal Monetary Authority, State Mining Corporation Limited, Bhutan Health Trust Fund, and the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environment Conservation, among others. He has also served as Chairman of MSPCL and is presently on the board of RENEW.
Mr. Namgyel holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Canberra, Australia, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Sherubtse College, Kanglung. His vast experience, strategic vision, and dedication to public service continue to make him an influential figure in Bhutan’s governance and financial sectors.
