Zia Ijaz Appointed Askari Bank’s New CEO

Askari Bank has announced the #appointment of Zia Ijaz as its new President and CEO for a three-year term, pending #clearance of the Fit and Proper Test (FPT) by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and compliance with all relevant regulations. The #announcement was made in a stock filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange – PSX.

Zia Ijaz brings over 30 years of experience to his role. He previously served as Deputy CEO at UBL – United Bank Limited, where he led #Branch #Banking and International #Business Groups. At Allied Bank Limited, he held #leadership roles, including CFO, Group Chief of #Commercial & #Retail Banking, and Group Chief of Operations. His #international experience includes positions as #Financial Controller at Riyad Bank in #Saudi Arabia and CFO at Askari Bank.

The #Board thanked Saleem Anwar, who has been serving as Acting #President and CEO. Saleem will continue in this role until Zia assumes #office.

Zia Ijaz is a Chartered Accountant and Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, as well as a Certified Public Accountant (#CPA) from AICPA, #USA. The banking #industry anticipates his leadership to steer Askari Bank Limited toward sustained growth and innovation.