Bottlers Nepal (Coca-Cola) Appoints Siddhant Raj Pandey as Independent Director

Bottlers Nepal Limited, the authorized bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nepal, has announced the appointment of Mr. Siddhant Raj Pandey as its new Independent Director. The decision was made during the Board of Directors meeting held on October 8, 2025 (Ashwin 22, 2082).

According to an official notice signed by Mr. Bishwa Prakash Poudel, Company Secretary of Bottlers Nepal, Mr. Pandey’s appointment will take effect from January 1, 2026. He succeeds Mr. Kishore Kumar Maharjan, who previously served as the company’s independent director.

The appointment has been made in accordance with Rule 26(5) of the Securities Registration and Issue Regulation, 2073, and Rule 22(1)(Ja) of the Securities Enlisting Bylaws, 2075. The company has formally informed the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), and CDS & Clearing Limited regarding this appointment.

The company expressed that Mr. Pandey’s inclusion on the board is expected to strengthen corporate governance, transparency, and strategic decision-making within the organization.