Shesh and Jamuna the Nepali power couple make it again to Australia's top 100 richest

They first made headlines in 2013, both in Australia and back home in Nepal when they made it to BRW Rich 200 list. Now they are billionaires with 1.26 billion dollars worth according to 2020's Australian Business Review 250 Australia's Richest list.

Shesh Ghale and Jamuna Gurung from Nepal are one of the richest Australians

Jamuna Gurung and Shesh Ghale are worth 1.26 billion dollars according to latest report by Australian Business Review Source: Facebook

Born some 60 years ago in a remote, mountainous village in Nepal, Shesh Ghale, together with his wife Jamuna Gurung, have made it yet again to Australia’s rich list.

The couple is known to have made most of their wealth from investing in commercial properties around Melbourne’s CBD. They also run a private education business with an affiliation to a University where Shesh is the CEO and Jamuna holds the position of executive director.

They have both been active members of the local Nepali community and are also known for their philanthropic activities.

He came to Australia in 1990 as an international student while his wife Jamuna joined him later in 1991.




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