Lakesh Khanal

Lakesh Khanal
Business Development Officer– Cornovus Capital

Lakesh Khanal is a dynamic Business Development Officer at Cornovus Capital, specializing in South Western Originations. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s School of Business, Lakesh earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 2024, equipping him with a strong foundation in financial strategy and analytics.

With a specialized focus on hotel financing, Lakesh has become a trusted advisor to clients in the hospitality industry. His role at Cornovus Capital includes preparing detailed debt and equity offering memorandums and conducting comprehensive financial modeling for commercial real estate transactions—particularly for hotel properties. Drawing from years of hands-on operational experience in family-owned hotels, Lakesh possesses a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by hotel owners and operators. This insider perspective informs his approach to hotel financing, enabling him to offer solutions that align with both strategic and operational business goals.

Growing up in a family that owned and operated multiple hotels, Lakesh gained firsthand experience in the day-to-day operations of the hospitality industry. From managing guest relations to overseeing operational logistics, he developed an intimate knowledge of what it takes to run successful hotel businesses. Prior to his role at Cornovus Capital, he further expanded his expertise as a Marketing Manager at Hotel Monalisa Chitwan, where he implemented innovative strategies to boost revenue and streamline operations.

Lakesh’s international background, rooted in Nepal, provides him with a global perspective and the ability to connect with diverse clientele. Fluent in Nepali and Hindi, he effectively bridges cultural and linguistic gaps, expanding Cornovus Capital’s reach within multicultural markets. His multilingual abilities and interpersonal skills have made him a key contributor to the firm’s business development initiatives.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Lakesh is committed to fostering growth within his network.