Dr. Rishiram Aryal (FHEA) is a dynamic academic and entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in higher education, research, and business innovation. Currently serving as Programme Leader at Regent College London, he brings over a decade of expertise in teaching, academic leadership, and PhD supervision. Dr. Aryal holds a PhD in Accounting, Finance, and Economics from London South Bank University and has earned accolades for his research at prestigious conferences in Oxford, New York, and Dublin. He is also a published scholar in corporate governance and leadership. Beyond academia, he is the founder of several educational and community institutions in both the UK and Nepal. With professional roles including Standard Verifier for Pearson and lecturer at multiple UK universities, he is known for his strategic insight, people management, and commitment to inclusive teaching. Dr. Aryal is a Higher Education Academy Fellow, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and lifelong learning.