Management Team
Shoaib Arif
President & CEO
Mr. Muhammad Shoaib Arif is a highly accomplished microfinance veteran with over two decades of extensive experience in the sector. His distinguished career includes pivotal roles as Chief Operating Officer at ASA Pakistan Limited and Chief Executive Officer at ASA Kabul-Afghanistan. Prior to his current role, he served with distinction as Chief Operating Officer at Network Microfinance Bank for five years. Mr. Arif holds a Post Graduate degree in Economics.
Omar Niaz
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mr. Omar Niaz Rizvi is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and a valued member of the Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan. With over a decade of dedicated experience in the Microfinance Industry, Mr. Rizvi brings comprehensive expertise across various critical domains including Finance, Operations, Risk Management, Treasury, Corporate Finance, and Financial Reporting.
Fawad Ahmed Soomro
Head of Business Banking
Mr. Fawad Ahmed Soomro is a seasoned finance professional with over 18 years of robust experience spanning microfinance, digital financial services, and MSME lending. He has held significant leadership positions at leading microfinance and commercial banks in Pakistan, specializing in product development, portfolio management, and strategic business growth. Holding an MBA in Marketing & HR, Mr. Soomro has a proven track record of driving financial inclusion, expanding branch networks, and enhancing operational efficiency within the banking sector.
M. Fahad Saif Khan
Head of Operation
Mr. Muhammad Fahad Saif Khan is a highly experienced banking professional with over 18 years of expertise in Islamic and commercial banking, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance. He has successfully spearheaded banking operations, branch management, and strategic initiatives at prominent financial institutions. He has also completed leadership training from the Frankfurt School in Germany. Mr. Khan holds an M.Phil. in Islamic Banking & Finance and an MBA in Marketing.
Farooq Ahmed
Head of Information Technology (IT)
Mr. Farooq Ahmed is a distinguished IT professional with over 30 years of extensive experience, including deep expertise in banking IT infrastructure and governance. He has successfully led numerous large-scale IT projects within the financial sector. Holding a Master of Science in Computer Technology, Mr. Ahmed specializes in data center operations, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
Abid Saghir Farooqui
Head of Audit
Mr. Abid Saghir Farooqui has a wealth of experience, accumulated over 21 years, across Finance, Audit, Credit Administration, and other allied areas within reputable financial institutions, encompassing both commercial and microfinance sectors. Mr. Saghir holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a CA (Intermediate).
Nasir Hussain
Head of Compliance & Risk
Mr. Nasir Hussain brings 18 years of rich professional experience from both the banking and non-banking financial sectors. He possesses extensive knowledge and specialized expertise in KYC/CDD (Know Your Customer/Customer Due Diligence), AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism), regulatory compliance, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and policy framework development. Mr. Hussain holds a Master’s degree in Economics.
Sanam Parveen
Head of Human Resources (HR)
Ms. Sanam Shaikh is a seasoned HR professional with over 16 years of experience in the development sector. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with specializations in Human Resources and Economics. With a strong background in organizational development and employee management, she currently leads the Human Resources department. Her deep understanding of economic and social dynamics equips her to align HR strategies with institutional goals, particularly within the microfinance sector.
