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BOARD OF DIRECTORS







He is working as Chief Executive Officer for 1LINK (Pvt.) Ltd. since 2016 and as Chairman FWBL since 2021. He is a seasoned banker having spent three decades plus in the sector. He has held several management positions in major financial organizations in disciplines of sales, marketing, product and consumer banking. He has been associated with major financial institutes, i.e., Bank AL Habib, UBL & American Express. In addition, he has also been associated with leading manufacturing companies – Philips Pakistan Limited and Lever Brothers Pakistan. An MBA from the IBA and a Chevening Scholar with an MSc. from the University of Manchester, he also served as a nominee board member from Bank AL Habib and from UBL on the board of 1LINK (Guarantee) Ltd. He is part of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi’s visiting faculty of Marketing Department since 1996 and a founder member of Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) advisory board since 2021.

Wajahat Rasul Khan has strong Financial Management background with extensive experience of over 35 years in Banking and Financial Management, Strategic Planning and Decision making and Banking Regulatory Operations. He has held senior Management appointments and Committee and Board level positions in Banks and Financial Institutions and leading business groups in Pakistan and abroad in key global markets.
Mr. Khan retired from HBL after over 20 years senior Management appointments; holding senior key positions in the Banks international banking group. He was responsible for operational support to the Bank’s Global network on business development and marketing strategies, capital Planning, Regulatory and Policy framework and Governance issues. He has been instrumental in planning and implementation of Strategies for business development, restructuring and Regulatory Compliance in Global markets.
Earlier, he held key positions in leading Investment Banks and Corporate Finance and Advisory Businesses. He also has extensive experience of Mergers and Acquisitions and Transactional and Assurance assignments whilst working with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell (now KPMG) in the UK.
He is a Certified Director with Certifications from Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance and Institute of Business Administration.
Mr. Khan participated in several senior Management and Professional and Business Leaderships Programs in Pakistan and abroad. He also participated in Directors Training Programs in Hong Kong and senior level Risk Management Banking Program at INSEAD in France.


Ms. Bushra Ehsan has more than 37 years of banking experience. She retired as Regional Business Head – Central, SVP from First Women Bank Limited. She possessed outstanding banking professional experience with excellent industry knowledge, understanding of market dynamics affecting business strategy from time to time. She is having expertise in marketing and selling, acquainted with updated banking regulations and extensive banking knowledge and management skills. Proficient in generating policies and procedures to add value in the smoothness of operations of the organization. She has experience of establishing new branch offices and developing investments and having skilled in establishing lasting banking relationships. She is Member of Board of Bunyad Foundation since 2017 to date and Member of Board of Association for Creation of Employment since 2000 to date. She has done Masters in Economics and having Diploma of Diplomaed Associateship of the Institute of Bankers in Pakistan. (Part-I) She has also received the Certificate for Directors Training Program of Corporate Governance from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP).


Mr. Sheharyar Ahmad is a seasoned public policy and finance professional with extensive experience in government and international organizations. Currently serving as the Director to the Minister of Finance & Revenue. Mr. Sheharyar leads key initiatives for the Ministry of Finance & Revenue related to public finances, tax administration, and regulatory policy.
He holds an M.S. in Public Policy & Data Analytics from Carnegie Mellon University and a BSc. in Economics & Mathematics. A recipient of the Fulbright Award. Mr. Sheharyar stood first nationally in the highly competitive Central Services exam, securing a position in the prestigious Pakistan Administrative Service. He is a Certified Independent Director and a V20 Climate Prosperity Fellow 2024-2025.

Mr. Farrukh Iqbal Khan
President & CEO
Mr. Farrukh Iqbal Khan, President & CEO First Women Bank Ltd., is a career banker with over 30 years of experience in the areas of Credit, General Banking, Operations, Digital Banking, Corporate Governance, Insurance and Mutual Funds Management.
Prior to his appointment as President FWBL, Mr. Iqbal was working with Askari Bank as SEVP / Group Head Operations, where he was actively involved in the strategic planning of the Bank. He played a vital role in the day-to-day decision-making of the Bank’s core areas such as Business, HR, Finance, Information Technology as well as liaising with regulatory institutions.
His interests and commitment enabled him to avail opportunities which helped in shaping him into a competent and successful banker. He has also held key positions with Askari Bank such as the Chief Credit Officer and Head of Audit.
Mr. Iqbal also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of 1Link (Private) Limited, as well as Director on the Board of Askari General Insurance Company Ltd. (AGICO) and Askari Investment Management (AIM).
He started his career in 1993 as a Central Banker with the State Bank of Pakistan, where he served for 10 years and played an active role in the formulation of various regulatory frameworks. Later, he moved to Commercial Banking.
Academically, Mr. Iqbal has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Professionally, he is CISA (USA) and CICA (USA) qualified, along with a Banking Diploma from the Institute of Bankers Pakistan.
He has also received the Certificate for Directors Education from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.











Mr. Aamir Zuberi
Head Risk Management Division

Mr. Farrukh
Iqbal Khan

Mr. Dildar Ali Khawaja
Audit Division

Mr. Aamir Zuberi
Head Risk Management Division

Mr. Dildar Ali Khawaja
Audit Division

Mr. Faisal Hussain

Mr. Furqan Yaser

Mr. Irfan Malik

Mr. Muhammad Farrukh

Ms. Nazia Zeeshan

Ms. Sakina Alam

Mr. Syed
Muhammad Raza

Ms. Zarina Sial

Executive Committee
- Mr. Farrukh Iqbal Khan (President & CEO FWBL)
- Mr. Aamir Zuberi Head Risk Management (Chief Risk Officer) – Member
- Mr. Faisal Hussain (Head Business Division) – Member
- Mr. Furqan Yaser (Company Secretary / Head Legal) – Member
- Mr. Irfan Malik (Head Operations) – Member
- Mr. Muhammad Farrukh (Chief Financial Officer) – Member
- Ms. Nazia Zeeshan – Acting Head Treasury Division
- Mr. Syed Muhammad Raza (Head IT) – Member
- Ms. Sakina Alam (Head HR) – Member
- Ms. Zarina Sial (Head Compliance) – Member
Assets & Liabilities Management Committee
- Mr. Farrukh Iqbal Khan (President & CEO FWBL)
- Mr. Aamir Zuberi Head Risk Management (Chief Risk Officer)
- Mr. Muhammad Farrukh – Member (Chief Financial Officer)
- Mr. Faisal Hussain – Member (Head Business)
- Ms. Nazia Zeeshan – Acting Head Treasury Division
COMPANY SECRETARY & HEAD LEGAL
- Mr. Furqan Yaser
LEGAL ADVISORS
- Mr. Abdul Hameed Chohan ASC (Central Region)
- M/s. Imran Ameer Law Associates (South Region)
- Ms. Shahina Akbar ASC (North Region)
- M/s. Shahid Anwar Bajwa & CO. (HR HO Karachi)
AUDITORS
- BDO Ebrahim & Co
TAX CONSULTANTS
- Grant Thorton Anjum Rahman, Chartered Accountants