Ujaya Shakya, founder of Outreach Nepal, has received the ‘Asia's Most Admired Marketing Leader’ award at the 14th edition of the CMO Asia Awards held in Singapore.

Shakya’s dedication and continuous efforts to represent Nepali advertising and cultivate a more robust professional ecosystem in Nepal have earned him this distinguished accolade, Outreach Nepal said in a statement.

The event held on Thursday celebrated the remarkable achievements and contributions of marketing personalities from across the Asia Pacific region.

“With an experience spanning over two decades in strategic 360-degree communication, branding and social behaviour change communication, Shakya has played an instrumental role in the successful launch of several global brands in Nepal,” reads the statement.