Mr. Zargham Khan Durrani has an extensive banking career spanning over 28 years. Prior to joining MCB Islamic Bank, Mr. Durrani was Group Head Retail Banking (SEVP) in MCB Bank.

Mr. Durrani has an impressive and successful track record of realizing visions into realities. He is an experienced banking professional having hands on experience in branch banking, digital banking, SME / Commercial lending and building & managing highly successful large teams through coaching, motivation and leading from the front. Transformation of MCB Bank’s retail franchise over the last 15 years is a testament to his success.

Apart from MCB Bank, he has worked with Standard Chartered Bank, Union Bank and other financial institutions both locally and internationally. He has also served as Director of MNET Service (PVT), a wholly owned subsidiary of MCB Bank (now merged into MCB Bank). MNET was the first company in Pakistan to provide a secure electronic inter-bank connectivity platform for online financial transactions.

Mr. Omer Khalid’s experience spans over 29 years in Corporate & Investment Banking, Cash management, Home remittances, FI etc. at major financial institutions of Pakistan. He has been instrumental in building asset’s book and maximizing institution’s profitability through effectively managing financing portfolio, actively participating/ handling investment banking, project finance and structured finance deals. Under his dynamic leadership with extensive experience and understanding of the international banking landscape, the bank has been able to establish relationships with leading Money Service Business providers and banks around the globe to nurture remittance and trade finance business according to the vision of the bank.

Prior to joining MCB Islamic Bank Limited; he has worked in leading institutions like MCB Bank Limited and UBL. His major assignment was with MCB Bank as Regional Corporate Head Central for 3 years. His last assignment was as Head of Transaction Banking Division for MCB Bank Limited where he efficiently led one of the largest cash management portfolio and vibrantly devised strategies to maximize remittance flows. He holds MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

Syed Iftikhar Hussain Rizvi leads Bank’s Strategic and Financial Management functions and responsible to develop, implement and control all financial-related activities of the bank in line with its business strategy.

Mr. Rizvi is a ‘Certified Professional of Islamic Banking’ and a ‘Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan’ and has over 28 years of well diversified experience in the accounts and finance disciplines with added exposure in HR & corporate governance. Prior to joining the MCB Islamic, he worked with MCB Bank for 20 years in various capacities, lastly as Head – Centralized Accounts. His professional career began at Khalid Majid Hussain Rahman & Co., Chartered Accountants.

As an experienced and accomplished IT professional, Abrar Aleem has demonstrated a remarkable ability to develop and implement strategic IT initiatives and deliver exceptional projects with high value. With over two decades of intensive experience in the Banking and Financial sector, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Prior to joining MCB Islamic Bank Ltd, he spent more than 18 years in the banking industry, making significant contributions in various areas. Notably, Abrar Aleem has excelled in the planning, implementation, and management of large-scale IT infrastructure, Core Banking systems, Digital banking platforms, and Middleware Applications, including data strategies. In addition, he stays ahead of the curve by staying well-informed about upcoming technologies, showcasing a strong commitment to innovation. Furthermore, Abrar Aleem possesses a profound understanding of Cyber Security, Compliance, and IT Risk Management, ensuring a secure and compliant IT environment. With their extensive experience and comprehensive skill set, he is poised to make a transformative impact as a CIO in the banking and financial sector.

Mr. Hamid is a business graduate from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi and has over 28 years of banking experience in Retail and Corporate banking as well as Risk Management. Before joining MCB Islamic in 2018, he served Samba Financial Group (SFG) at the Head Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for over eight years in the capacity of Assistant General Manager in the Risk Management Group. Prior to SFG, Hamid served MCB Bank for more than 14 years – starting as a Management Trainee in 1994 and progressively moving on to such diverse functions as Retail and Corporate credit risk management at branch and regional levels, branch operations, Basel II Project Management and bank-wide Operational and Credit risk management.

Azhar is a seasoned professional with over 23 years of experience in a variety of fields, including information technology, digital banking, core banking implementation, banking operations and risk management. He is currently leading the Centralized Operations Group. He is graduate from International Islamic university, Cost & Management Accountant (ICMAP). Financial Risk Manager (FRM-GARP), DAIBP and CPIB (IIFII).

Mr. Salman Qutb holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. In his role as the Group Head of Human Resource Management, he is responsible for driving human capital development at MCB Islamic Bank.

Previously, he was the Head of Credit Risk Management at MCB Bank Ltd., where his decade-long tenure in risk management provided him with invaluable insights into the bank’s risk and business landscape. This expertise is now channeled into cultivating a robust workforce, aligning talent management with the organization’s goals, and shaping future leaders at MCB Islamic Bank.

He is also a member of the Bank’s Management Committee, Service Council, Compliance Committee of Management, Purchase Committee, and Disciplinary Action Committee. His career progression from risk to human resources exemplifies a visionary approach to leadership by the MCB Group, where nurturing internal talent is key to organizational success.

Mr. M. Saeed Raja leads the Back Office Governance & Special Projects Group of MCB Islamic Bank Ltd. Core responsibilities of the group include Centralized Account Opening & Maintenance, Centralized Trade Operations, Centralized Reconciliation, Vendor Management & Outsourcing arrangements, Cash Processing Centers, Centralized Inward Clearing, MCB Counter Operations, Business Continuity Management, Internal Control/ICFR Documentation, General Services and Contract Management.

Saeed has a diversified experience of over 34 years in the areas of Retail, Corporate and Islamic Banking. Prior to joining MCB Islamic Bank, he was associated with MCB Bank Ltd. and was serving as Country Head-Islamic Banking Operations, systems and controls. His 25 years of services and contribution towards achievement of MCB’s strategic goals were recognized by the bank at the highest level and was conferred with the PRESIDENT EXCELLENCE AWARD twice

Academically, he holds an EMBA degree in banking & finance and is a gold medalist. He is also a certified Islamic banker from National Institute of banking & finance (NIBAF).

Mr. Muhammad Tariq Gondal is a business graduate from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) along with Masters in Statistics from GC University Lahore. He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), also holds Banking Diploma and Post graduate diploma in Islamic Banking & Insurance along with certification in Islamic Banking from NIBAF. Mr. Gondal has a diversified experience of more than 29 years in areas of audit & inspection, risk, compliance and operations both in Central and Commercial Banking.

Mr. Imran has an extensive experience spanning over 25 years in the fields of risk management processes, operations, and compliance with highly esteemed banks such as SBP, HBL, RBS, and ABL. He is an Associate Member of Institute of Financial Accountants of UK and possesses notable professional certifications, including Certified Internal Control Auditor (CICA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified in Risk & IS Control (CRISC) and Certified Shari’ah Auditor (CSA); alongside academic qualifications such as MS-Islamic Banking & Finance, M.Com and ACMA-Inter. Additionally, Mr. Imran has obtained certification in Islamic Banking from NIBAF, further enriching his expertise in the banking sector.

Mr. Salman Naseer has been part of MCB Islamic Bank since 2015. His experience spans 20 years in various areas covering the credit risk spectrum, and has managed corporate, commercial, SME, agriculture, consumer and special assets portfolios. His leadership has been pivotal in steering the bank’s asset growth over the last 8 years while ensuring the sustained quality and vitality of the financing portfolio.

Prior to joining MCB Islamic Bank Limited, he has worked in Faysal Bank Limited and the Bank of Punjab. He is a certified Islamic Banking professional from NIBAF, and also holds IBP’s diploma for banking professionals. He is a Bachelor of Computer Sciences from FAST – NU.

Mr. Muhammad Saqib Sajjad is presently serving as the Group Head of Treasury & FXG at MCB Islamic Bank. He brings over two decades of progressive experience of working in Treasury, Capital Markets, Financial Institutions, financial inclusion, and International Banking. Mr. Sajjad has previously held key positions at prestigious organizations including BOP, KASB Securities (partners with BofA Merrill Lynch), and Invisor Securities.

Mr. Sajjad holds a BBA from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). He has further honed his expertise in leadership, Treasury & Capital Markets, sustainable finance, credit, and ESG principles through advanced programs at Erasmus University, UOL, LUMS, and NED.

Mr. Ashar Iqbal is an accomplished banking professional with an extensive experience of 23 years of retail and commercial banking. He is currently working as Head Retail Banking (North). In this role, Ashar is jointly responsible for overseeing the Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management business units, catering to mass market, commercial, and SME clients in Pakistan.

Before joining MCB Islamic, he served at MCB Bank in the capacity of Regional Head and General Manager – Karachi City. He has also worked at Habib Metropolitan Bank, Habib Bank, Bank Alfalah and Prime Bank, where he served in various leadership positions at different regional and functional levels. He is also a member of the MCB Islamic Management Committee.

Mr. Omair ul Haque is Head Retail Banking (South). In this role he is jointly responsible for overseeing the Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management business units, catering to mass market, commercial, and SME clients in Pakistan.

Omair joined MCB Islamic Bank in 2021 as General Manager – Karachi & Interior Sindh. He has also worked at MCB Bank Ltd. in various senior roles such as Regional Head – Commercial Branch Banking Group, General Manager – Retail Banking Group, Head of Commercial Assets – Karachi, and Department Head of Institutional Sales – Retail Banking Group. Additionally, he has gained valuable experience in Consumer Banking and Branch Banking management roles at Standard Chartered Bank.

Omair’s professional journey spans over 20 years with vast experience in Retail & Commercial Branch Banking, Operations, Commercial & SME Lending, Trade Finance, institutional Sales & Wealth Management. He is also a member of MCB Islamic Management Committee.

Mufti Syed Sabir Hussain, working with MCB Islamic Bank Ltd. since September 2015, is a prominent Shari’ah Scholar and experienced Islamic Banker with 23 years of teaching, 16 years of Fatawa and Islamic banking experience. He holds Shahadat-Al-Alimiyah & Takhassus-Fil-Fiqh, M.A Islamic Studies, M.Phil. in Islamic Banking & Finance and M.S (I.T) degrees. He is enrolled in Phd. on Islamic Banking and Finance from International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI).

He is ex-member of Shari’ah Advisory Board of SECP, Member of the Committee on Accounting and Auditing Standards of ICAP and invitee participant of Shari’ah Advisory Committee of State Bank of Pakistan and Member of several committees constituted by SBP on AAOIFI Shari’ah standards. Further, he was member of review committee for Urdu translation of AAOIFI Shari’ah standards. He is author of 27 books on Islamic economics & banking and other social issues; He is also delivering lectures in different Dar-ul-Ulooms and Universities.

Ms. Maimoona Cheema holds the charge of Company Secretary & Head of Legal Affairs at MCB Islamic Bank Limited. Ms. Cheema has over 18 years of diversified experience in the field of law and has worked with highly esteemed organizations including MCB Bank Limited, Telenor Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited and the Lahore Stock Exchange (G) Limited. Ms. Cheema has a Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B) and a Master’s of Science in Finance & Financial Law from SOAS, University of London.

She is the Chairperson of the Bank’s Committee on Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace and a member of the Management Committee, the Management Compliance Committee and the Disciplinary Action Committee.