Mr Kul Chandra Gautam, a former senior official of the United Nation, is a distinguished diplomat and development professional. Currently, serves on the Boards of several international and national organisation, charitable foundations and public private partnerships. Previously, he served as Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations.

In 2010-11, he served as Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Nepal on International Affairs and Peace Process. He is active in Nepal’s civil society in promoting human rights, socioeconomic development, peace democracy and good governance. Internationally, he continues to be active in consultations on the UN’s sustainable development goals, particularly in areas of child rights, global health, basic education and human development.