He is working as Chief Executive Officer for 1LINK (Pvt.) Ltd. since 2016. 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.

Ms. Naghmana Alamgir has notable experience of over 37 years in Foreign Services of Pakistan. She has been retired from the Foreign Services of Pakistan on 20th July, 2020. With her exclusive brand of optimism, enthusiasm, determination, dedication and hard work, she was able to make a humble contribution towards enhancing the relationships with Pakistan core partners including China, USA and the European Union.

During her career, she has participated in innumerable International Conferences and Seminars and has been part of numerous State visits and official delegations. She has garnered a deep understanding of regional and international affairs in the changing geostrategic, geopolitical and geo – economic situation of the world.

Moreover, her interpersonal and communication skills coupled with astute negotiation capabilities have allowed her to develop and foster longstanding relationships with her counter parts world over. She has excellent managerial skills and experience of leading large teams for conception and delivery of important projects. She has also received the Certificate for Directors Training Program of Corporate Governance from the Institute of Business Administration of Pakistan (IBA-CEE).

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).

Wajahat Rasul Khan has strong financial management background with extensive experience of over 35 years in banking and financial management, policy decision making, strategic planning, banking regulatory compliance and repositioning and restructuring strategies. He has held senior management appointments and committee and board level positions in Banks and Financial Institutions and leading business groups in Pakistan and in the global markets.

Mr. Khan retired from HBL after 20 years’ senior and mid-level management appointment with the bank; held senior and key positions mostly in international banking group. He was responsible for operational support to the bank’s global network on key capital planning, regulatory and policy framework and governance issues; developed and implemented strategies for business development and network expansions, business restructuring and repositioning.

Earlier, he held key positions in leading Investment Banks, Corporate Finance and Advisory Companies. He also has extensive experience of consulting, 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 (PICG) and Institute of Business Administration (IBA).

Mr. Khan participated in several senior professional level programs, various seminars and training workshops in Pakistan and abroad. He also participated in Directors Training Programs in HongKong and Senior level Risk Management Banking Program at INSEAD in France.

Nominee Director – HBL

Ms. Sumbul Munir has over 28 years of diversified experience in the financial sector including corporate banking, investment banking and risk management. She is currently working as the Portfolio Head Corporate Risk- South with Habib Bank Limited and previously served as Head of International Risk and Head of Credit Policy with the same organization.  Before joining HBL, she has worked with Silkbank, Pak Oman Investment Company and MCB in various senior roles.  Ms. Sumbul holds a Bachelors and Master’s in Business Administration from Institute of Business Administration Karachi and a Masters in Finance from London Business School.

President & CEO- First Women Bank Limited

Mr. Farrukh Iqbal Khan, President & CEO First Women Bank Ltd., is a career banker with over 29 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.