Dr. Tashi Yangzome Dorji, appointed Chairperson of Koufuku International Limited (KIL) in March 2021, brings over 26 years of experience in Bhutan’s government and international agencies. She began as a Veterinarian, served as Program Director for the National Biodiversity Centre, and currently directs the Department of Livestock. Dr. Tashi has held various key roles in international bodies, including as National Focal Point for the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA). She holds an MSc. in Wild Animal Health from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and a BVM&S from Murdoch University, Perth. Dr. Tashi has undergone executive leadership and teaching training programs.
Mr. Roshan Sharma holds an Engineering Degree in Computers from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (2002) and a Masters in Business Administration from Amity University, Noida (2019). With 20 years of experience, he has worked with organizations including the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan, UNICEF, Huawei Technologies Pvt. Limited, MONUSCO (D.R Congo, UN Peacekeeping), and Selise Pvt. Ltd Bhutan. Currently, he serves as Associate Director in DRIVE, Innovation and Technology Department of DHI at Thimphu Tech Park.
Mr. Tashi Penjor, appointed Board Director of Koufuku International Limited (KIL) in March 2021, serves as Director for the Department of Human Settlement, Ministry of Works and Human Settlement, Royal Government of Bhutan. With 17 years of experience, he specializes in human settlement policies, land-use planning, and community development projects. Tashi holds a Master of Urban Design from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, and a Bachelor of Architecture from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India. He is also involved with the Bhutanese Institute of Architects and serves as an Executive Member of the Tarayana Foundation.
Mr. Throwa Tenzin has been the Chief Executive Officer of Koufuku International Limited since September 2023. He has an MA in Economics from the University of Pune, India. He served in the Government for about 20 years. He last served as Chief Industries Officer, Foreign Direct Investment Division, Department of Industry, Ministry of Economic Affairs.
