BankIslami, a prominent Islamic financial institution in Pakistan, has named Rizwan Ata as its new President and CEO.
Ata brings a wealth of experience and an in-depth understanding of the Islamic banking sector to his new role. He has been associated with BankIslami for the past five years, serving as Group Head Distribution, and has played a pivotal role in driving the bank’s remarkable growth and success during this time.
He previously held the position of Deputy CEO before assuming the role of President & CEO at BankIslami.
Before joining BankIslami, Ata held various leadership positions in both local and international banks. He served as the Group Head of Islamic Banking at Bank Alfalah, the Group Chief of Islamic Banking at Allied Bank, and held leadership roles at Meezan Bank as the Group Head of Branch Network and SME. His extensive experience also includes leadership roles at Emirates Bank International.
Rizwan Ata’s professional journey is complemented by a strong academic background. He holds a Master’s Degree from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and possesses leadership and management certifications from renowned institutions such as INSEAD and the University of London.
Commenting on his appointment, Ata expressed, “I am deeply honored and excited to lead BankIslami in this new chapter. I am committed to building upon the strong foundation laid by my predecessor, Mr Syed Amir Ali, and working collaboratively with our talented team to further strengthen our position as a leader in Islamic banking in Pakistan. Together, we will continue to deliver innovative and Shariah-compliant financial solutions to our valued customers.”
