06/10/2025
His Majesty has appointed three Bhutanese leaders to the Board of GMC. Dechen Dorji, Sonam Choden, and Jigdrel Singay will guide the creation of a mindful, sustainable, and technologically advanced city central to Bhutan’s future.
- Dechen Dorji, former WWF Country Representative for Bhutan and Vice President for Wildlife Conservation at WWF-US, brings two decades of conservation leadership across Asia. His work on the “Bhutan for Life” initiative secured $43 million for national conservation, earning him the National Order of Merit, Gold. He offers GMC proven experience in global partnerships and translating sustainability goals into action.
- Sonam Choden, Senior Executive at the National Housing and Development Corporation Ltd., has nearly 20 years in strategic planning and housing development. She led major projects including the Special Housing Project in Phuentsholing and initiated the Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Project, which will add over 1,000 homes. Her expertise will strengthen GMC’s approach to urban planning and sustainable living.
- Jigdrel Singay, Associate Director of Green Digital and Board Member of the Royal Stock Exchange of Bhutan, brings expertise in digital innovation and finance. A Chevening Scholar with degrees in Finance and Innovation Management, he has worked on blockchain, high-performance data centres, and emerging tech at DHI. His perspective will be key as GMC builds its digital and technological foundations.
The three leaders join GMC’s existing board, adding their specialised experience to the project’s established leadership framework. With this diverse leadership in place, GMC is positioned to begin its next phase of development as a model for mindful development.
