Dr. Kuenga Lhendup is the Executive Director of the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Centre in Bumthang, Bhutan. Working at the intersection of cultural heritage, linguistics, and museum leadership, he is dedicated to preserving and promoting Bhutan’s cultural and linguistic heritage through research, heritage conservation, and community engagement.

He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Sydney, where his research focused on the endangered Kurtöp language, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Marketing Management from the University of Canberra, Australia. Before joining the Museum in 2025, he spent nearly fifteen years at the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan, where he was a founding staff member and most recently served as Deputy Director.

Dr. Lhendup has led and contributed to numerous initiatives in language documentation, museum development, and cultural heritage preservation. Passionate about education and mentorship, he believes in empowering future generations to value and carry forward Bhutan’s rich cultural legacy.