Shyam Kadel

Mr. Shyam Kadel is a prominent media entrepreneur and broadcasting leader in Nepal, serving as the Owner and Executive Director of Himalaya Television and Himalaya Sports. Holding a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, he has played a transformative role in shaping Nepal’s modern television industry through innovation, international collaborations, and high-quality entertainment programming.

Under his leadership, Himalaya Television has become one of the most watched television stations in Nepal. Mr. Kadel is widely recognized for introducing world-class international television formats to the Nepali audience, including globally acclaimed franchises such as Shark Tank, The Voice, The Voice Kids, MasterChef, Dancing with the Stars, Himalaya Roadies, and Next Top Model.

He also played a crucial role in pioneering Nepal’s first pay-per-view television broadcasting model by securing and broadcasting the rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic milestone in the country’s sports broadcasting industry.