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Rajen Kandel
Kandel was born in Chitwan, Nepal, in 1980 to Mr. Upendra Raj Sharma and Mrs. Radhika Kandel. He graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Computing degree from the University of Greenwich and completed his MBA in 2018 from University College London, showcasing a successful track record of leadership in startups, particularly in the field of education.

Career
He commenced his professional journey as an IT Manager and currently holds the position of Managing Director at The Kandel Group UK, overseeing its subsidiaries such as The Woolwich College (London), The Woolwich Institute (Dubai) , The British College (Kathmandu) & The Kandel Estate. Additionally, he manages a diverse portfolio comprising three pharmacies under the Neem Tree Pharmacies Group UK (located in Abbeywood and Welling), Woolwich Late Night Pharmacy and Plumstead Pharmacy along with the hospitality division represented by the Yak and Yeti Restaurant Group UK.

As the Founder and CEO of The British College in Kathmandu, he also spearheads E-WorksUK and Global NepaliPatra Publications in the UK and Australia. Furthermore, he serves as the Chairman of The Kandel Estates, with investments spanning real estate and business interests across the UK, UAE, Nepal, Australia, Canada, and Germany.

In his capacity as the Executive Chairman, he leads both the British Education Group London and the British Grammar School in Nepal. Notably, from 2015 to 2019, Kandel chaired the Britain Nepal Chamber of Commerce (BNCC) and served as an advisor for the Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) in the UK.

While achieving remarkable success in international business, Kandel's true passion lies in the field of education, which serves as the focal point of his future strategic endeavours.