Shivam Cement of Nepal has appointed Sajan Devkota as its new chief executive officer. Mr Devkota has an experience of 22 years with different national and multinational companies, including Nestlé India, Nepal Lever, Varun Beverages, Nebico Biscuits and Chaudhary Group.

Sajan Devkota has also been associated with Shivam Cements for the past four years.

The company said that it believes it will be able to reach greater heights in the cement and clinker industry under Mr Devkota’s leadership. His tenure as the CEO will commence from 15 March 2019 as announced during the company's 51st Board of Directors’ meeting.