Management

Mr. Muhammad Anwaar joined Sindh Bank as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in November 2022 and later on designated as Deputy CEO. In October 2024, he has assumed the role of President and CEO of Sindh Bank Ltd upon approval of Fit & Proper Test from State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Mr. Anwaar completed his early education at Aitchison College, Lahore, and graduated from Government College, Lahore. He holds an MBA in Banking & Finance from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Karachi.

As an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers in Pakistan, Mr. Anwaar is a seasoned banker with 27 years of diverse experience, both locally and internationally. He began his career from AlBaraka Islamic Bank in Pakistan, followed by positions in Corporate Banking Group at Union National Bank in Dubai & Northern Emirates. He then spent a decade at Askari Bank Limited, where he last served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Head - Central. Before joining Sindh Bank, Mr. Anwaar worked at Bank Makramah formerly Summit Bank for nine years, initially as EVP and then SEVP since 2017. In his most recent role, he was serving there as SEVP & Group Head - Corporate, Commercial/SME, and Investment Banking.

Syed Assad Ali Shah is an accomplished banker with a Master’s Degree in economics and brings in 24 years of banking experience to this role. He has extensive expertise in Retail, Commercial, and Branch Banking. Since joining Sindh Bank at its inception as Senior Vice President and Regional Head (Sindh) in December 2010, he has been instrumental in establishing the bank and has shown exceptional leadership, leading to his promotions to Executive Vice President in 2014 and Senior Executive Vice President in 2020. He eventually became the Group Head for Sindh and Balochistan.
Before his tenure at Sindh Bank, Mr. Shah began his career at PICIC in 2000, followed by a six-year stint at PICIC Commercial Bank (2001 – 2006) , and then four years at Mybank Ltd from (2006 – 2010) . Additionally, he has served as the bank's Focal Person for the Government of Sindh, where he built important relationships and spearheaded collaborative initiatives.

Mr. Khan joined Sindh Bank in January 2011. He is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - USA and holds MBA degree in Finance and Accounting and possesses more than 30+ years banking / F.I. experience. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with KASB Bank, KASB Capital, Al Zamin Leasing Corporation, Crescent Standard Investment Bank (Formerly First Leasing) & Ambrosia Int’l  Ltd.

Mr. Khattak holds Masters Degree in Finance and possesses over 29 years of
banking experience. He joined Sindh Bank in September 2020. Prior to joining
Sindh Bank he was associated with The Bank of Khyber & ADBP (Now ZTBL).

Mr. Adnan joined Sindh Bank in March 2025. He holds Bachelors degree in Applied Science (Computer Science) & Post Graduate Diploma in I.T, Diploma in Project Management from Pakistan Institute of Management and about 34 years experience in the field of I.T since 1992.
Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with Silk Bank Limited and the last position enjoyed by him was that of Head - Information Technology. He has also served Bank Islami Pakistan Limited, U Microfinance Bank, MCB Bank, NIB Bank, and various other I.T. related organizations / institutions.

Mr. Anjum is a Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, Karachi and has 15+ years’ experience of working in financial institutions / leasing companies. He joined Sindh Bank on January 1, 2021 subsequent to merger of Sindh Leasing with and into Sindh Bank. He served Sindh Leasing for 5 years and 9 months and the last position enjoyed by him was that of CEO. Prior to joining Sindh Leasing, he was associated with Standard Chartered Leasing for 5 years.

Mr. Ahmad Noor joined Sindh Bank in October 2019. He is an MBA and possesses rich diversified banking experience of about 28 years since 1991. He started his career from ORIX leasing Pakistan limited and remained associated with Sanofi Aventis limited (Formerly Hoechst Pakistan limited), National Development leasing Corp; limited and Security leasing Corporation limited. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, Mr. Ahmad Noor was associated with ALBaraka Bank (Pakistan) limited, as its Regional Head SAM-South.

Mr. Shaffi is an MBA and possesses rich diversified banking experience of about 32 years since 1987. He started his career from Faysal Bank Limited and remained associated with Standard Chartered Bank, Samba Bank Limited and First Women Bank Limited. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, Mr. Shaffi was associated with First Women Bank Limited as Head of Operations.

Mr. Shariq Jaleesi joined Sindh Bank in June 2012. He is a seasoned and professional banker, possesses rich diversified overall experience of 30 years of working in various leading Banks / Chartered Accountants firms. Prior to joining Sindh Bank Ltd he remained associated with MCB, Habib Bank AG Zurich, My Bank Ltd, HBL , Bank Alfalah Ltd & Habib Metro Bank. He is a C.A Finalist - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan & Fellow of Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan.

Mr. Khan holds M.Sc. degree from University of the Punjab and has 31 years of diversified banking experience since May 1992. Prior to joining Sindh Bank in December 2015, he was associated with Soneri Bank Limited for more than 23 years.

Ms. Bukhari joined Sindh Bank in June 2023. She holds MBA & MS Degrees and is a Diplomaed Associate of the Institute of Bankers’ Pakistan. She has about 18 years of diversified banking experience since 2005. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, she was associated with the Bank of Khyber for 12 years and the last position enjoyed by her was that of SVP / Head Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Green Banking Manager. She has also served Faysal Bank, Bank Alfalah, Bank of Punjab & First Habib Modaraba.

Mr. Ali joined Sindh Bank in June 2023. He holds MBA degree in Finance from IBA, Lahore and is a Diplomaed Associate of the Institute of Bankers’ Pakistan. He has more than 22 years of diversified banking experience since 2000. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with the EXIM Bank of Pakistan and the last position enjoyed by him was that of Head of Compliance. He has also served Telenor Microfinance Bank, Habib Metropolitan Bank, Deutsche Bank AG Pakistan, JS Bank, Burj Bank, Bank Alfalah & State Bank of Pakistan.

Mr. Tahir is an MBA and possesses rich diversified banking experience of more than 32 years since 1986. He started his banking career from Habib Bank Limited and also remained associated with mybank Limited (now Summit Bank), PICIC, Faysal Bank, Allied Bank, Soneri Bank and JS Bank Limited. The last position held by him at JS Bank was that of Head of CPU,Trade Finance.

Mr. Zubair Aziz joined Sindh Bank Limited in May 2024. He holds MBA degree in Finance and about 29 years banking experience in the field of Treasury & Foreign Exchange (FX) since 1994. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with MCB Islamic Bank Limited and the last position enjoyed by him was that of Group Head Treasury & FX. He has also served Summit Bank for 11 years & Atlas Bank for 16 years.

Mr. Merchant joined the Bank in March 2020. He is an M.B.A. and possesses rich diversified banking experience of about 16 years since 2004. He started his banking career from ABN Amro Bank and remained associated with Standard Chartered Bank and Meezan Bank Limited. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, Mr. Merchant was associated with Bank Islami in Home Remittance Business & Operations.

Ms. Aziz possesses more than 20 years of banking experience in sales & marketing. She joined Sindh Bank in June'12. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, she was associated with JS Bank, Atlas Bank, National Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, New Jubilee Life Insurance.

Mr. Soomro joined Sindh Bank in January 2011. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Economics and possesses more than 29+ years banking / F.I. experience. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with Atlas Bank Ltd., HBL, PSO, KW&SB & Siemens Pakistan.

Mr. Bashir Ahmad Wassan is an MBA in Finance and has more than 22 years diversified banking experience. He joined Sindh Bank in June 2011. Prior to joining Sindh Bank he was associated with NIB Bank (now MCB Bank), Standard Chartered Bank & Citi Bank.

Mr. Qureshi joined Sindh Bank in December 2011. He holds an MBA Degree in Marketing and has over 18 years’ diversified retail banking experience. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he remained associated with NIB Bank Limited, MCB Bank Limited and Habib Bank Limited.

Ms. Ghazala Ayaz joined Sindh Bank in June 2012. She holds MBA Degree in Banking & Finance and has over 27 years of banking experience. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, she was associated with Faysal Bank, Summit Bank, PICIC Bank, Bank Alfalah and Prime Bank.

Mr. Muhammad Irfan Zafar joined the Bank in May’11. He holds L.L.M. Degree and possesses 20 plus years relevant experience including 9 years in banking. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with Mybank, Tajia Law Associates & Junaid Farooqi & Co. Advocates & District & Sessions Courts, Karachi Central.

Mr. Muzaffar H. Siddiqui joined Sindh Bank in December 2010. He holds Masters Degree in Economics, Foundation Course from ICMAP, Diploma in HR and HR Analytics Certification. He has over 21 years’ of banking experience in the field of HR. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with Mybank, NIB Bank Limited and PICIC Commercial Bank Limited.

Mr. Ovais Farooqui joined Sindh Bank in August 2024. He holds Master’s Degree in Commerce and has over 22 years of banking experience. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with JS Bank, United Bank Limited, Askari Bank, Siemens Pakistan Limited and Artistic Denim Mills Limited.

Mr. Taimur Javed joined Sindh Bank in June 2024. He holds MBA degree and has overall 16 years of diversified banking / FI experience since 2007. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with Saudi Pak Industrial & Agricultural Investment Company Ltd. and the last position held by him was that of VP / Unit Head ROL, Corporate Finance Division. He has also served Summit Bank & NBP.

Ms. Rizvi is an MBA in Finance from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi and has more than 18 years banking experience. She joined Sindh Bank in May’13. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, she was associated with NIB Bank, Atlas Bank, PICIC, Jang Group & Siemens Pakistan.

Ms. Naila Asad Shaikh holds MBA degree in Finance. She joined Sindh Bank in December 2013 and has overall banking experience of more than 18 years. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, she was associated with Albaraka Bank Limited, JS Bank Limited, Faysal Bank Limited, PICIC & Mybank Limited.

Mr. Noman joined Sindh Bank in December 2024. He holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science and has over 19 years of diversified banking experience. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with PICIC, NIB, BOP, FWBL, Bank Islami, and Silk Bank in various leadership roles.

Mr. Shouzab Abbas Soomro joined Sindh Bank in March 2014. He holds MBA degree and has more than 13 years’ diversified experience. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with National Accountability Bureau and EFU General Insurance Co.

Mr. Shah joined Sindh Bank in May 2011. He is an MBA  and holds Master’s Degree in Economics. He has more than 18 years’ experience including 13 years with Sindh Bank.

Mr. Syed Mudassir Abbas holds Masters degree in International Relations. He joined Sindh Bank in May 2013. He possesses about 20 years’ banking experience in Treasury Banking. Prior to join Sindh Bank, he was associated with Silk Bank Treasury. He also has done various courses relating to Treasury Operations and Risk Management managed through "The Institute of Bankers, Pakistan"

Mr. Khan joined Sindh Bank in December 2012. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and is Certified in Cybersecurity. Additionally, he possesses professional certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). He has more than 18 years’ of banking experience. Prior to joining Sindh Bank, he was associated with MyBank (now Bank Al Makrama)"