Mahesh Kumar Basnet
Business & Association Leader • First Vice President, Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies • Chairman, Global Rising Placement Pvt. Ltd.
A professional leader working across recruitment, business, institutional representation and social responsibility, with a strong focus on responsible employment practices, transparency and sustainable international labour mobility.
Professional Profile
Mahesh Kumar Basnet is a business and association leader engaged in Nepal's foreign employment sector, institutional representation, professional recruitment and social leadership.
As First Vice President of the Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies (NAFEA), he contributes to industry representation and professional dialogue surrounding responsible recruitment, transparency, worker protection and sustainable employment practices.
His leadership combines institutional representation with practical business experience. As Chairman of Global Rising Placement Pvt. Ltd., he remains directly connected with the operational realities of recruitment, international employment and workforce services.
His work also reflects broader engagement with government institutions, professional stakeholders and international initiatives related to labour mobility, ethical recruitment and responsible employment systems.
Leadership Positions
Current institutional and business responsibilities.
First Vice President
Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies
Engaged in executive leadership, professional representation and dialogue around responsible recruitment, industry standards and sustainable foreign employment.
Chairman
Global Rising Placement Pvt. Ltd.
Providing strategic leadership in recruitment and workforce services with emphasis on professional standards, responsible practices and sustainable employment opportunities.
Leadership & Achievement Timeline
Major professional, institutional and community milestones.
Journalism & Business Administration
Academic studies in Journalism and Business Administration supporting his communication, organizational and business leadership background.
Chairman — Global Rising Placement Pvt. Ltd.
Leadership in recruitment and workforce services, providing practical experience in international employment and responsible recruitment operations.
President — Rotary Club of Gongabu
Served in community leadership through Rotary, supporting social-service initiatives and community engagement.
Fair Recruitment Training — ITCILO
Successfully completed the international training program “Establishing Fair Recruitment Processes” delivered through the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization.
First Vice President — NAFEA
Serving in executive leadership at the Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies with involvement in industry representation, policy dialogue and professional standards.
Academic Background
His educational background combines communication and business disciplines, contributing to his work across institutional leadership, stakeholder communication and business management.
Journalism
Supporting communication, public engagement and professional representation.
Business Administration
Supporting organizational management, strategic leadership and business decision-making.
Business & Sector Experience
Recruitment & Workforce Services
Practical involvement in foreign employment and recruitment operations through Global Rising Placement Pvt. Ltd., connecting business leadership with real labour-market challenges.
Industry Representation
Engagement through NAFEA on professional standards, responsible recruitment, institutional credibility, transparency and industry representation.
Policy & Stakeholder Dialogue
Engagement with government institutions, professional stakeholders and international partners on issues surrounding labour mobility, recruitment systems and worker protection.
Rotary & Community Leadership
Leadership experience extending beyond business and professional associations into community service and organized social engagement.
President
Rotary Club of Gongabu
2019 / 20Served in Rotary leadership with involvement in community-oriented initiatives and public-service activities.
Community & Social Engagement
International Certification & Fair Recruitment Leadership
Mahesh Kumar Basnet successfully completed the internationally recognized training program “Establishing Fair Recruitment Processes” from the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO).
The training was conducted in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Ministry of Labour of Qatar and Qatar University.
The program reflects engagement with international approaches to ethical recruitment, labour mobility, worker protection and transparent recruitment systems.
The experience strengthens the connection between policy-level understanding and practical recruitment leadership.
Foreign Employment & Responsible Sector Development
His professional perspectives emphasize the economic importance of foreign employment while recognizing the need for stronger regulation, responsible recruitment practices and improved public trust.
Recognizing foreign employment and remittance as important contributors to Nepal's economy and the livelihoods of families.
Supporting responsible agencies while encouraging higher standards across the recruitment sector.
Advocating clear policies, effective implementation and greater transparency.
Emphasizing cooperation among recruitment agencies, government institutions, workers and wider society.
Professional Recognition
International training, professional recognition and leadership achievements.
Establishing Fair Recruitment Processes
Successfully completed through the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization, reflecting continued professional engagement with responsible and fair recruitment principles.
Vision & Mission
A Professional, Ethical & Transparent Employment System
To contribute toward a professional, ethical, transparent and technology-driven foreign employment ecosystem that protects worker dignity while supporting responsible businesses and sustainable national development.
- Support ethical and professional recruitment standards.
- Promote worker protection, dignity and transparency.
- Encourage accountable and modern recruitment systems.
- Strengthen collaboration among government, employers, agencies and international stakeholders.
- Support sustainable and responsible foreign employment.
Leadership Built Around Responsibility
Explore professional activities, institutional engagement, media coverage and leadership initiatives.
