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Board of Directors Details

Board of Directors Details

Board of Directors

Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui
Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui
Head of Wealth Management
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Syed Muhammad Anwer
Syed Muhammad Anwer
Head of Information And Technology
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Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed Hassan Barlas
Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed Hassan Barlas
Director
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Mr. Waqas Mustafa
Mr. Waqas Mustafa
Head of Equities - Investment Team
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Mr. Atif Salim Malik
Mr. Atif Salim Malik
Director
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Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik
Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik
Director
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Mr. Suleman Lalani
Mr. Suleman Lalani
Director/Chairman
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Mr. Raheel Rehman
Mr. Raheel Rehman
Chief Financial Officer
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Mr. Asim Ilyas
Mr. Asim Ilyas
Head of Fixed Income - Investment Team
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Ms. Samina Faisal
Ms. Samina Faisal
Country Head Business Development
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Mr. Malik Zafar Javaid
Mr. Malik Zafar Javaid
Chief Compliance & Risk Officer
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Syed Hussain Haider
Syed Hussain Haider
Chief Investment Officer
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Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal
Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal
Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary
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Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani
Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani
Chief Executive Officer
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Ms. Aisha Fariel Salahuddin
Ms. Aisha Fariel Salahuddin
Director
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Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani
Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani
Chief Executive Officer
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Mr. Hasan Shahid
Mr. Hasan Shahid
Director
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Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar
Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar
Director
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Management Team

Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui
Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui
Head of Wealth Management
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Syed Muhammad Anwer
Syed Muhammad Anwer
Head of Information And Technology
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Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed Hassan Barlas
Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed Hassan Barlas
Director
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Mr. Waqas Mustafa
Mr. Waqas Mustafa
Head of Equities - Investment Team
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Mr. Atif Salim Malik
Mr. Atif Salim Malik
Director
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Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik
Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik
Director
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Mr. Suleman Lalani
Mr. Suleman Lalani
Director/Chairman
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Mr. Raheel Rehman
Mr. Raheel Rehman
Chief Financial Officer
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Mr. Asim Ilyas
Mr. Asim Ilyas
Head of Fixed Income - Investment Team
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Ms. Samina Faisal
Ms. Samina Faisal
Country Head Business Development
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Mr. Malik Zafar Javaid
Mr. Malik Zafar Javaid
Chief Compliance & Risk Officer
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Syed Hussain Haider
Syed Hussain Haider
Chief Investment Officer
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Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal
Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal
Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary
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Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani
Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani
Chief Executive Officer
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Ms. Aisha Fariel Salahuddin
Ms. Aisha Fariel Salahuddin
Director
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Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani
Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani
Chief Executive Officer
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Mr. Hasan Shahid
Mr. Hasan Shahid
Director
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Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar
Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar
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Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui (Head of Wealth Management)

Mr. Basit has 20+ years of diversified experience of segments like Private Banking. Retail Branch Banking. Wealth Management, Consumer Assets, Islamic Banking and Emerging Banks. He has developed and managed substantial portfolios, along with extensive exposure of integration & mergers of banks. Mr. Basit holds various top performers & role model awards.

Prior to JSIL, he has worked with JS Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Samba Bank, Burj Bank, Emaan Islamic Banking and Silk Bank.

Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui (Head of Wealth Management)

Mr. Basit has 20+ years of diversified experience of segments like Private Banking. Retail Branch Banking. Wealth Management, Consumer Assets, Islamic Banking and Emerging Banks. He has developed and managed substantial portfolios, along with extensive exposure of integration & mergers of banks. Mr. Basit holds various top performers & role model awards.

Prior to JSIL, he has worked with JS Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Samba Bank, Burj Bank, Emaan Islamic Banking and Silk Bank.

Syed Muhammad Anwer (Head of Information And Technology)

Mr. Anwer has an overall 18 years of experience covering the ambits of Infrastructure, ERP implementation, Data Centre, DR and Project Management mainly in the insurance sector. He has completed his MBA Coursework from Hamdard University, Karachi and holds Bachelors in Computer Science degree from Al-Khair University, Karachi.

Prior to joining us Mr. Anwer was working with Dawood Family Takaful as Head of Information Technology, where he lead the ERP, CRM, Online Digital Payment, Portal development & implementation teams and was given an additional responsibility of Chief Information Security Officer.

In the past, Mr. Anwer served Pak Qatar Takaful as Senior Manager Information Technology & Systems. He has also worked as a Project Manager for Millennium Software, overseeing the implementation of multiple projects in Pakistan, as a Business Analyst for PICIC Insurance Ltd., and as an Oracle Programmer / Analyst for International General Insurance Limited (IGI).

 

Syed Muhammad Anwer (Head of Information And Technology)

Mr. Anwer has an overall 18 years of experience covering the ambits of Infrastructure, ERP implementation, Data Centre, DR and Project Management mainly in the insurance sector. He has completed his MBA Coursework from Hamdard University, Karachi and holds Bachelors in Computer Science degree from Al-Khair University, Karachi.

Prior to joining us Mr. Anwer was working with Dawood Family Takaful as Head of Information Technology, where he lead the ERP, CRM, Online Digital Payment, Portal development & implementation teams and was given an additional responsibility of Chief Information Security Officer.

In the past, Mr. Anwer served Pak Qatar Takaful as Senior Manager Information Technology & Systems. He has also worked as a Project Manager for Millennium Software, overseeing the implementation of multiple projects in Pakistan, as a Business Analyst for PICIC Insurance Ltd., and as an Oracle Programmer / Analyst for International General Insurance Limited (IGI).

 

Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed Hassan Barlas(Director)

Mirza Sadeed Barlas is a Non-Executive Director of JS Investment Limited. He has over thirty-three years of experience out of which the banking experience spans above 26 years. He worked for seven years with Siemens in its Medical Division, after getting an Electrical Engineering degree from UET, Lahore. Thereafter, he did his MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), in 1993 and was awarded a Silver Medal with distinction in Statistics and Quantitative Methods.

He started his banking career in Corporate Banking and worked in Commercial Banking, SME Banking, Digital & Microfinancing during his career in local and multinational banks. The major part of his career has been in risk where he has worked in all facets of Risk Management covering Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Basel, Market Risk, Consumer Risk, etc. He has served in local and foreign banks such as MCB Bank, United Bank Limited (UBL), Barclays, Telenor Microfinance Bank, and JS Bank (JSBL) in the capacity of CRO and Group Head Risk, etc. His longest stay was with UBL, for about seventeen years.

Mr. Sadeed also served as a member of the Board of Directors of UBL Funds Managers, a subsidiary of UBL bank from 2015 to 2018 as a UBL nominee director and chaired the UBL Fund’s board risk and compliance committee as well, during this assignment. During his work period at UBL, he was assigned an additional responsibility of Group Head Risk International looking after the risk of UBL branches in foreign countries covering UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, etc.

Currently, he is working as Chief Risk Officer at JS Bank Limited, looking after the risk management functions, including consumer risk, ERM, market risk, operational risk, risk policies and information security.

Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed Hassan Barlas(Director)

Mirza Sadeed Barlas is a Non-Executive Director of JS Investment Limited. He has over thirty-three years of experience out of which the banking experience spans above 26 years. He worked for seven years with Siemens in its Medical Division, after getting an Electrical Engineering degree from UET, Lahore. Thereafter, he did his MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), in 1993 and was awarded a Silver Medal with distinction in Statistics and Quantitative Methods.

He started his banking career in Corporate Banking and worked in Commercial Banking, SME Banking, Digital & Microfinancing during his career in local and multinational banks. The major part of his career has been in risk where he has worked in all facets of Risk Management covering Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Basel, Market Risk, Consumer Risk, etc. He has served in local and foreign banks such as MCB Bank, United Bank Limited (UBL), Barclays, Telenor Microfinance Bank, and JS Bank (JSBL) in the capacity of CRO and Group Head Risk, etc. His longest stay was with UBL, for about seventeen years.

Mr. Sadeed also served as a member of the Board of Directors of UBL Funds Managers, a subsidiary of UBL bank from 2015 to 2018 as a UBL nominee director and chaired the UBL Fund’s board risk and compliance committee as well, during this assignment. During his work period at UBL, he was assigned an additional responsibility of Group Head Risk International looking after the risk of UBL branches in foreign countries covering UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, etc.

Currently, he is working as Chief Risk Officer at JS Bank Limited, looking after the risk management functions, including consumer risk, ERM, market risk, operational risk, risk policies and information security.

Mr. Waqas Mustafa (Head of Equities)

Mr. Waqas has 8+ years of Diversified Experience in Tech, Insurance, Telecom and Investment Management sectors. He brings along core Investment skills that include Acquisition Due Diligence, Valuation, Financial and Management Reporting, Equity Research and Risk Management. His experience is backed by a strong educational background holding an MBA (Finance) & CFA Charter. Prior to JSIL, he has worked with HBL AMC, Pakistan Takaful, ESW Capital & IBEX Digital.

Mr. Waqas Mustafa (Head of Equities)

Mr. Waqas has 8+ years of Diversified Experience in Tech, Insurance, Telecom and Investment Management sectors. He brings along core Investment skills that include Acquisition Due Diligence, Valuation, Financial and Management Reporting, Equity Research and Risk Management. His experience is backed by a strong educational background holding an MBA (Finance) & CFA Charter. Prior to JSIL, he has worked with HBL AMC, Pakistan Takaful, ESW Capital & IBEX Digital.

Mr. Atif Salim Malik (Director)

Mr. Atif S. Malik has joined as a Non-Executive Director. He has over twenty-six years of diversified experience encompassing areas including retail banking and microfinance, strategy development and implementation, business transformation and MSME Development. He has successfully developed new business verticals in the financial space, both internationally and within Pakistan, and has a proven track record of business turnaround. He has worked with financial institutions including Standard Chartered Bank, Al-Rajhi Bank-KSA and HBL Microfinance Bank.

Mr. Atif has also worked in East and Southern Africa, heading microfinance banks. He was a core member of the team that established Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority- Pakistan (SMEDA). He started his career from LUMS as a Research Associate where he published research primarily on the MSME sector. He is currently heading Retail Banking at JS Bank Limited, looking after branch banking, SME financing, Private banking and Consumer lending.

Mr. Atif Salim Malik (Director)

Mr. Atif S. Malik has joined as a Non-Executive Director. He has over twenty-six years of diversified experience encompassing areas including retail banking and microfinance, strategy development and implementation, business transformation and MSME Development. He has successfully developed new business verticals in the financial space, both internationally and within Pakistan, and has a proven track record of business turnaround. He has worked with financial institutions including Standard Chartered Bank, Al-Rajhi Bank-KSA and HBL Microfinance Bank.

Mr. Atif has also worked in East and Southern Africa, heading microfinance banks. He was a core member of the team that established Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority- Pakistan (SMEDA). He started his career from LUMS as a Research Associate where he published research primarily on the MSME sector. He is currently heading Retail Banking at JS Bank Limited, looking after branch banking, SME financing, Private banking and Consumer lending.

Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik (Director)

Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik joined as an Independent Director of JS Investment Limited. He is a businessperson and a retired BP.22 government official with combined experience of 86 years while working simultaneously in both government service and personal business. He served as Commissioner and Regional Commissioner in various capacities. He is an expert in law especially tax laws and had trained individuals in all areas of income tax.

He is also the founder of Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Ltd, established in 1974. Interwood Mobel is a home-grown state of the art manufacturing setup in Pakistan and considered a top brand in Doors, Wardrobes, Kitchens, Offices, Home Furniture etc. The company, with its technology, design and infrastructure can be compared with any international brand.

In 1966, Mr. Malik obtained his degree in Masters of Economics from University of Punjab.  In 1968, he appeared in CSS and was selected in the Internal Revenue Service. Due to hard-work, persistence and exceptional performance record, he was promoted to the highest grade i.e. 22 (the grade of Federal Secretary), served as Commissioner, Chief Commissioner, Member Information Technology FBR & Director General Training etc. Trained about 1000 officers of the IR service.

Other Directorship:

Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Limited

Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik (Director)

Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik joined as an Independent Director of JS Investment Limited. He is a businessperson and a retired BP.22 government official with combined experience of 86 years while working simultaneously in both government service and personal business. He served as Commissioner and Regional Commissioner in various capacities. He is an expert in law especially tax laws and had trained individuals in all areas of income tax.

He is also the founder of Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Ltd, established in 1974. Interwood Mobel is a home-grown state of the art manufacturing setup in Pakistan and considered a top brand in Doors, Wardrobes, Kitchens, Offices, Home Furniture etc. The company, with its technology, design and infrastructure can be compared with any international brand.

In 1966, Mr. Malik obtained his degree in Masters of Economics from University of Punjab.  In 1968, he appeared in CSS and was selected in the Internal Revenue Service. Due to hard-work, persistence and exceptional performance record, he was promoted to the highest grade i.e. 22 (the grade of Federal Secretary), served as Commissioner, Chief Commissioner, Member Information Technology FBR & Director General Training etc. Trained about 1000 officers of the IR service.

Other Directorship:

Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Limited

Mr. Suleman Lalani (Director/Chairman)

Mr. Suleman Lalani is the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of JS Investments Limited. He is presently the Vice-Chairman of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Limited (JSCL).

Before his elevation to the position of Vice-Chairman, he served JSCL as its Chief Executive Officer for more than a decade. Prior to joining JSCL, he has served in the capacities of the Executive Director Finance & Operations and Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for seven years, in JS Investments Limited

Mr. Lalani started his career with JSCL in 1992, where he worked for over eight years. In 2000, he was promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer of Jahangir Siddiqui
Investment Bank Limited, a subsidiary of JSCL. In January 2002, he joined The First Microfinance Bank Limited as its Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.

Mr. Lalani is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and has 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. He has also completed the Board Development Series Certificate Program conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.

Other Directorships:

  1. Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited
  2. TRG Pakistan Limited
  3. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Mr. Suleman Lalani (Director/Chairman)

Mr. Suleman Lalani is the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of JS Investments Limited. He is presently the Vice-Chairman of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Limited (JSCL).

Before his elevation to the position of Vice-Chairman, he served JSCL as its Chief Executive Officer for more than a decade. Prior to joining JSCL, he has served in the capacities of the Executive Director Finance & Operations and Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for seven years, in JS Investments Limited

Mr. Lalani started his career with JSCL in 1992, where he worked for over eight years. In 2000, he was promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer of Jahangir Siddiqui
Investment Bank Limited, a subsidiary of JSCL. In January 2002, he joined The First Microfinance Bank Limited as its Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.

Mr. Lalani is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and has 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. He has also completed the Board Development Series Certificate Program conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.

Other Directorships:

  1. Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited
  2. TRG Pakistan Limited
  3. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Mr. Rehman is an Associate Member (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and a Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) from the Institute of Internal Controls (IIC). He boasts more than 13 years of diversified experience in Finance, Corporate Compliance, AML / CFT, Internal Audit and Assurance.

Prior to joining JSIL, Mr. Rehman was associated with ICAP as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Anti-Money Laundering. Notably, he was nominated as a member of Pakistan's Core team responsible for handling the country's engagement with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) / Asia Pacific Group (APG). His contributions aided in Pakistan's successful removal from the FATF Grey list.

Prior to these roles, Mr. Rehman was affiliated with NBP Fund Management Limited as Senior Vice President – Head of Compliance. Earlier in his career, Mr. Rehman has also remained associated with A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants and Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman, Chartered Accountants in various capacities.

Mr. Rehman is an Associate Member (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and a Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) from the Institute of Internal Controls (IIC). He boasts more than 13 years of diversified experience in Finance, Corporate Compliance, AML / CFT, Internal Audit and Assurance.

Prior to joining JSIL, Mr. Rehman was associated with ICAP as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Anti-Money Laundering. Notably, he was nominated as a member of Pakistan's Core team responsible for handling the country's engagement with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) / Asia Pacific Group (APG). His contributions aided in Pakistan's successful removal from the FATF Grey list.

Prior to these roles, Mr. Rehman was affiliated with NBP Fund Management Limited as Senior Vice President – Head of Compliance. Earlier in his career, Mr. Rehman has also remained associated with A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants and Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman, Chartered Accountants in various capacities.

Mr. Asim Ilyas (Head of Fixed Income)

Mr. Asim Ilyas is currently serving as Vice President in the Investments Department as the Head of Fixed Income. He has more than 15 years of work experience in capital markets. Previously Mr. Ilyas was a Fund Manager for Fixed Income at National Fullerton Asset Management Limited for about two years. He also served as the AGM / Head of Treasury & Resource Mobilization at Security Leasing Corporation Limited, for nine years. He was also a senior member of the Fixed Income desk at BMA Capital Management for 4 year and at the start of career had worked very closely with the Ministry of Finance as a Research Officer. Mr. Ilyas has earned his MAS (Applied Economics) from Applied Economics Research Centre, an Institute of National Capability in Applied Economics in 1993 and MSc. Economics from University of Karachi in 1991.

Mr. Asim Ilyas (Head of Fixed Income)

Mr. Asim Ilyas is currently serving as Vice President in the Investments Department as the Head of Fixed Income. He has more than 15 years of work experience in capital markets. Previously Mr. Ilyas was a Fund Manager for Fixed Income at National Fullerton Asset Management Limited for about two years. He also served as the AGM / Head of Treasury & Resource Mobilization at Security Leasing Corporation Limited, for nine years. He was also a senior member of the Fixed Income desk at BMA Capital Management for 4 year and at the start of career had worked very closely with the Ministry of Finance as a Research Officer. Mr. Ilyas has earned his MAS (Applied Economics) from Applied Economics Research Centre, an Institute of National Capability in Applied Economics in 1993 and MSc. Economics from University of Karachi in 1991.

Ms. Samina Faisal (Country Head Business Development)

Ms. Faisal brings an overall 32 years of extensive experience in Institutional & Corporate Sales, Wealth Management, and Distribution of Mutual Funds & Bancassurance. Prior to joining JSIL, she was operating her own consulting firm in the name of Litmus Consulting since 2005 where she launched structuring and executing innovative financing and risk management transactions with corporates and financial institutions in Pakistan and the Middle East, in collaboration with various industry partners. In addition, she was providing technical training in areas such as treasury, risk management, asset management and training of soft skills such as sales and management to corporates and financial institutions in Pakistan.

During her consulting journey, she also worked for Askari Investment Management as ‘Head of Business Development & Sales’ from 2015 to 2016.

Prior to initiating her own consulting firm, she was employed with Standard Chartered Bank from 1997 to 2005 where she performed key management roles such as Head of Investor Services (Wealth Management), Head of Institutional & Corporate Sales (Global Markets), Chief Dealer (Money Market) and Chief Dealer (Foreign Exchange).

She had also worked with Societe Generale Bank, Pakcom Ltd., Pak-Kuwait Investment Co., and Citibank from 1989 to 1997 and performed varied roles in FX Trading, Finance and Project Management. Ms. Faisal holds a Master’s in Business Administration degree from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Ms. Samina Faisal (Country Head Business Development)

Ms. Faisal brings an overall 32 years of extensive experience in Institutional & Corporate Sales, Wealth Management, and Distribution of Mutual Funds & Bancassurance. Prior to joining JSIL, she was operating her own consulting firm in the name of Litmus Consulting since 2005 where she launched structuring and executing innovative financing and risk management transactions with corporates and financial institutions in Pakistan and the Middle East, in collaboration with various industry partners. In addition, she was providing technical training in areas such as treasury, risk management, asset management and training of soft skills such as sales and management to corporates and financial institutions in Pakistan.

During her consulting journey, she also worked for Askari Investment Management as ‘Head of Business Development & Sales’ from 2015 to 2016.

Prior to initiating her own consulting firm, she was employed with Standard Chartered Bank from 1997 to 2005 where she performed key management roles such as Head of Investor Services (Wealth Management), Head of Institutional & Corporate Sales (Global Markets), Chief Dealer (Money Market) and Chief Dealer (Foreign Exchange).

She had also worked with Societe Generale Bank, Pakcom Ltd., Pak-Kuwait Investment Co., and Citibank from 1989 to 1997 and performed varied roles in FX Trading, Finance and Project Management. Ms. Faisal holds a Master’s in Business Administration degree from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Mr. Malik Zafar Javaid ( Chief Compliance & Risk Officer )

Malik Zafar Javaid carries over 29+ years of experience of capital market operations, Corporate Laws/Regulations and managing business operations. He has expertise in managing business operations of the Financial Sector, Capital Markets, Corporate Affairs, Business Transformations and digitization of Customer On-boarding, automation of KYC/AML system, payment solutions and back-office operations leading towards efficient control and management. 

He has been part of JSIL's team since 2006. Mr. Zafar has led the Operations Team and business transformations at JSIL for over 14 years. Currently, He is serving as Chief Compliance & Risk Officer. He has a good track record of implementing, enforcing and ensuring compliance of regulatory framework and legal requirements applicable to business operations.

Prior to joining JSIL, Mr. Zafar had extensive experience of working with Lahore Stock Exchange where he was managing Company Affairs Department of the Exchange. As a front-end regulator, he was involved in listings of the securities, monitoring compliance and enforcement of Corporate Laws on the listed companies. He was also a core member of the team which was responsible for designing the framework of Trading Rules leading the development of first automated trading system of Pakistan, i.e. Lahore On-Line Trading System (LOTS).

Mr. Zafar Javaid holds a masters degree in Public Administration with a major in Finance from University of the Punjab.

Mr. Malik Zafar Javaid ( Chief Compliance & Risk Officer )

Malik Zafar Javaid carries over 29+ years of experience of capital market operations, Corporate Laws/Regulations and managing business operations. He has expertise in managing business operations of the Financial Sector, Capital Markets, Corporate Affairs, Business Transformations and digitization of Customer On-boarding, automation of KYC/AML system, payment solutions and back-office operations leading towards efficient control and management. 

He has been part of JSIL's team since 2006. Mr. Zafar has led the Operations Team and business transformations at JSIL for over 14 years. Currently, He is serving as Chief Compliance & Risk Officer. He has a good track record of implementing, enforcing and ensuring compliance of regulatory framework and legal requirements applicable to business operations.

Prior to joining JSIL, Mr. Zafar had extensive experience of working with Lahore Stock Exchange where he was managing Company Affairs Department of the Exchange. As a front-end regulator, he was involved in listings of the securities, monitoring compliance and enforcement of Corporate Laws on the listed companies. He was also a core member of the team which was responsible for designing the framework of Trading Rules leading the development of first automated trading system of Pakistan, i.e. Lahore On-Line Trading System (LOTS).

Mr. Zafar Javaid holds a masters degree in Public Administration with a major in Finance from University of the Punjab.

Syed Hussain Haider ( Chief Investment Officer )

Hussain possesses two decades of global experience in investment management, equity advisory & private banking for clients spread across three continents. Having worked across financial markets, private & public sector institutions and family offices in both buy & sell-side roles, he is adept at delivering the best thinking and actionable portfolio allocation ideas for a diverse set of clients.

Although Hussain assumed his responsibilities as CIO in February 2022, he has been associated with JS Investments in the past and was part of the team that spearheaded the launch of new products such as capital protected, asset allocation and index funds. During this time, he was managing some of the top performing funds. He was also an integral member of the team when the company went public in 2007. Moreover, while in Canada, he worked in private wealth management at Raymond James and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) focusing on operational and strategy engagements across wealth channels. In that, he worked alongside senior financial planners advising global clients on investment plans covering equities, mutual funds, segregated funds & fixed income products of renowned North American Investment Managers like BlackRock, Fidelity & State Street, to name a few.

More recently, he was associated with JS Global Capital as their Chief Strategist & won various CFA Excellence Awards for the firm and was voted as Pakistan’s Best Economist & Strategist in the AsiaMoney Broker Polls, 2020. An IBA graduate, a CFA Charterholder & a CIPM Certificant, Hussain has also served as Director & Chair, Public Awareness on the Board of a local CFA Society in Canada.

Syed Hussain Haider ( Chief Investment Officer )

Hussain possesses two decades of global experience in investment management, equity advisory & private banking for clients spread across three continents. Having worked across financial markets, private & public sector institutions and family offices in both buy & sell-side roles, he is adept at delivering the best thinking and actionable portfolio allocation ideas for a diverse set of clients.

Although Hussain assumed his responsibilities as CIO in February 2022, he has been associated with JS Investments in the past and was part of the team that spearheaded the launch of new products such as capital protected, asset allocation and index funds. During this time, he was managing some of the top performing funds. He was also an integral member of the team when the company went public in 2007. Moreover, while in Canada, he worked in private wealth management at Raymond James and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) focusing on operational and strategy engagements across wealth channels. In that, he worked alongside senior financial planners advising global clients on investment plans covering equities, mutual funds, segregated funds & fixed income products of renowned North American Investment Managers like BlackRock, Fidelity & State Street, to name a few.

More recently, he was associated with JS Global Capital as their Chief Strategist & won various CFA Excellence Awards for the firm and was voted as Pakistan’s Best Economist & Strategist in the AsiaMoney Broker Polls, 2020. An IBA graduate, a CFA Charterholder & a CIPM Certificant, Hussain has also served as Director & Chair, Public Awareness on the Board of a local CFA Society in Canada.

Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal ( Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary )

With more than 27 years of diversified experience, Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal is currently serving as "Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary" in JS Investments Limited, where he joined in May 2005 as Manager Finance.

He also served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company from 2012 to 2019 and as Director Finance & Company Secretary from May 2019 to February 2022.

Throughout his career Mr. Iqbal has implemented a system of continuous review and introduced changes to bring in efficiencies, simplifications and improvement in the overall quality of his departmental deliverables.

His role encompasses a wide range of matters ranging from financial management, reporting, internal control, compliance with laws applicable to the Company and other secretarial matters.

Mr. Khawar holds Masters Degree in Business Administration and Economics.

Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal ( Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary )

With more than 27 years of diversified experience, Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal is currently serving as "Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary" in JS Investments Limited, where he joined in May 2005 as Manager Finance.

He also served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company from 2012 to 2019 and as Director Finance & Company Secretary from May 2019 to February 2022.

Throughout his career Mr. Iqbal has implemented a system of continuous review and introduced changes to bring in efficiencies, simplifications and improvement in the overall quality of his departmental deliverables.

His role encompasses a wide range of matters ranging from financial management, reporting, internal control, compliance with laws applicable to the Company and other secretarial matters.

Mr. Khawar holds Masters Degree in Business Administration and Economics.

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani(Chief Executive Officer)

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani is the Chief Executive Officer of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a globally diversified experience of over two decades in both public and private markets across multiple asset classes. During her work experiences in the capital markets in Pakistan, she held various senior strategy and research roles, both on the buy and sell-side of the industry, including the National Investment Trust, JS Investments Limited and BMA Asset Management Company Limited.

Working as a sell side analyst, Ms. Iffat was often quoted in the financial press, and was well known for her accuracy as a strategist. In her buy-side roles as Chief Investment Officer at JS Investments (2005-2007) and BMA Asset Management (2007-2011), she led the successful implementation of a disciplined asset and risk allocation process, resulting in consistent top quartile performance for funds under management. These included some pioneering products in the industry, such as the asset allocation fund, capital protected fund, index fund, an offshore listed hedge fund and separately managed accounts.

Prior to joining JS Investments, she was working in the Deals Advisory team at PwC Canada, where she made significant contributions in the space of complex financial instruments and private debt valuations amongst others, helping to steer the business toward sustainable growth. Moreover, she has also held diversified roles in the risk management groups of leading Canadian Banks (Bank of Montreal and CIBC) associated with their quants and trading risk oversight teams. In addition to making numerous value additions in her role as a Risk Manager of equity, fixed income and structured product desk, she also spearheaded bank wide regulatory and infrastructure projects and initiatives.

She holds a Master of Finance from Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Other Directorship:

  1. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani(Chief Executive Officer)

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani is the Chief Executive Officer of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a globally diversified experience of over two decades in both public and private markets across multiple asset classes. During her work experiences in the capital markets in Pakistan, she held various senior strategy and research roles, both on the buy and sell-side of the industry, including the National Investment Trust, JS Investments Limited and BMA Asset Management Company Limited.

Working as a sell side analyst, Ms. Iffat was often quoted in the financial press, and was well known for her accuracy as a strategist. In her buy-side roles as Chief Investment Officer at JS Investments (2005-2007) and BMA Asset Management (2007-2011), she led the successful implementation of a disciplined asset and risk allocation process, resulting in consistent top quartile performance for funds under management. These included some pioneering products in the industry, such as the asset allocation fund, capital protected fund, index fund, an offshore listed hedge fund and separately managed accounts.

Prior to joining JS Investments, she was working in the Deals Advisory team at PwC Canada, where she made significant contributions in the space of complex financial instruments and private debt valuations amongst others, helping to steer the business toward sustainable growth. Moreover, she has also held diversified roles in the risk management groups of leading Canadian Banks (Bank of Montreal and CIBC) associated with their quants and trading risk oversight teams. In addition to making numerous value additions in her role as a Risk Manager of equity, fixed income and structured product desk, she also spearheaded bank wide regulatory and infrastructure projects and initiatives.

She holds a Master of Finance from Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Other Directorship:

  1. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Ms. Aisha Fariel Salahuddin (Director)

Ms. Aisha Fariel is an Independent Director of JS Investment Limited. Her career spans journalism, investment banking, energy policy advisory and entrepreneurship. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of UpTrade, a unique bartering model enabling off-grid farmers to use their livestock as currency in developing rural economies. She has over 10 years of international experience in energy finance, project development and energy policy. Her geographical experience spans Indonesia, Egypt, Pakistan, and the Middle East, North Africa region where she has advised governments and private sector or energy policy, pricing and reforms.

Ms. Fariel has done her MPA from Columbia University, New York and BSc from Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore.

Other Directorships:
1. Pakistan Paper Products Limited

Ms. Aisha Fariel Salahuddin (Director)

Ms. Aisha Fariel is an Independent Director of JS Investment Limited. Her career spans journalism, investment banking, energy policy advisory and entrepreneurship. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of UpTrade, a unique bartering model enabling off-grid farmers to use their livestock as currency in developing rural economies. She has over 10 years of international experience in energy finance, project development and energy policy. Her geographical experience spans Indonesia, Egypt, Pakistan, and the Middle East, North Africa region where she has advised governments and private sector or energy policy, pricing and reforms.

Ms. Fariel has done her MPA from Columbia University, New York and BSc from Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore.

Other Directorships:
1. Pakistan Paper Products Limited

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani(Chief Executive Officer)

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani is the Chief Executive Officer of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a globally diversified experience of over two decades in both public and private markets across multiple asset classes. During her work experiences in the capital markets in Pakistan, she held various senior strategy and research roles, both on the buy and sell-side of the industry, including the National Investment Trust, JS Investments Limited and BMA Asset Management Company Limited.

Working as a sell side analyst, Ms. Iffat was often quoted in the financial press, and was well known for her accuracy as a strategist. In her buy-side roles as Chief Investment Officer at JS Investments (2005-2007) and BMA Asset Management (2007-2011), she led the successful implementation of a disciplined asset and risk allocation process, resulting in consistent top quartile performance for funds under management. These included some pioneering products in the industry, such as the asset allocation fund, capital protected fund, index fund, an offshore listed hedge fund and separately managed accounts.

Prior to joining JS Investments, she was working in the Deals Advisory team at PwC Canada, where she made significant contributions in the space of complex financial instruments and private debt valuations amongst others, helping to steer the business toward sustainable growth. Moreover, she has also held diversified roles in the risk management groups of leading Canadian Banks (Bank of Montreal and CIBC) associated with their quants and trading risk oversight teams. In addition to making numerous value additions in her role as a Risk Manager of equity, fixed income and structured product desk, she also spearheaded bank wide regulatory and infrastructure projects and initiatives.

She holds a Master of Finance from Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Other Directorship:

  1. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani(Chief Executive Officer)

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani is the Chief Executive Officer of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a globally diversified experience of over two decades in both public and private markets across multiple asset classes. During her work experiences in the capital markets in Pakistan, she held various senior strategy and research roles, both on the buy and sell-side of the industry, including the National Investment Trust, JS Investments Limited and BMA Asset Management Company Limited.

Working as a sell side analyst, Ms. Iffat was often quoted in the financial press, and was well known for her accuracy as a strategist. In her buy-side roles as Chief Investment Officer at JS Investments (2005-2007) and BMA Asset Management (2007-2011), she led the successful implementation of a disciplined asset and risk allocation process, resulting in consistent top quartile performance for funds under management. These included some pioneering products in the industry, such as the asset allocation fund, capital protected fund, index fund, an offshore listed hedge fund and separately managed accounts.

Prior to joining JS Investments, she was working in the Deals Advisory team at PwC Canada, where she made significant contributions in the space of complex financial instruments and private debt valuations amongst others, helping to steer the business toward sustainable growth. Moreover, she has also held diversified roles in the risk management groups of leading Canadian Banks (Bank of Montreal and CIBC) associated with their quants and trading risk oversight teams. In addition to making numerous value additions in her role as a Risk Manager of equity, fixed income and structured product desk, she also spearheaded bank wide regulatory and infrastructure projects and initiatives.

She holds a Master of Finance from Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Other Directorship:

  1. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Mr. Hasan Shahid(Director)

Mr. Hasan Shahid is a Non-Executive Director of JS Investments Limited. He comes with over twenty years of experience in the fields of acquisition, group restructuring, finance, auditing, internal controls evaluation and re-designing, compliance and taxation. Mr. Hasan Shahid is currently Company Secretary and Head of Legal at JS Bank Limited where he joined in November 2019. He also served as Chief Financial Officer the Bank for around three years.

Prior to JS Bank, he was the Director Finance and Company Secretary of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co Ltd. (JSCL); where he joined as Manager Finance in 2006. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of JSCL from 2012 to 2018. His role encompasses a wide range of matters ranging from financial management, acquisitions, reporting, audit, taxation, compliance with laws and other secretarial matters.

Mr. Hasan Shahid is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Pakistan Institute of Public Financial Accountants (PIPFA) and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from University of Karachi.

Other Directorships:

  1. JS Engineering Investments 1 (Private) Limited – Director
  2. Future Trust – Trustee & Treasurer

 

Mr. Hasan Shahid(Director)

Mr. Hasan Shahid is a Non-Executive Director of JS Investments Limited. He comes with over twenty years of experience in the fields of acquisition, group restructuring, finance, auditing, internal controls evaluation and re-designing, compliance and taxation. Mr. Hasan Shahid is currently Company Secretary and Head of Legal at JS Bank Limited where he joined in November 2019. He also served as Chief Financial Officer the Bank for around three years.

Prior to JS Bank, he was the Director Finance and Company Secretary of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co Ltd. (JSCL); where he joined as Manager Finance in 2006. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of JSCL from 2012 to 2018. His role encompasses a wide range of matters ranging from financial management, acquisitions, reporting, audit, taxation, compliance with laws and other secretarial matters.

Mr. Hasan Shahid is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Pakistan Institute of Public Financial Accountants (PIPFA) and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from University of Karachi.

Other Directorships:

  1. JS Engineering Investments 1 (Private) Limited – Director
  2. Future Trust – Trustee & Treasurer

 

Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar (Director)

Ms. Mediha Afsar has joined as an Independent Director of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a background in Brand Strategy, Economics and International Marketing, having graduated from the London School of Economics and Regents Business School London where she was the top position holder in her MSc and BA Hons degrees. She has experience of working with Financial and FMCG institutions in advising and managing their marketing departments, brand activations, communication campaigns and product lines where she developed SOPS, audited & established streamlined processes for transparency, efficacy and coordination. She has also managed a diversified portfolio of dairy products under a leading flagship premium brand in Pakistan, with an annual turnover in excess of USD 90 million. Mediha has also set examination questions for future bankers at the Institute of Bankers Pakistan and founded a freelance consultancy service to provide holistic brand communication frameworks, revival strategies & idea generation for clients in need of boosting brand health.

Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar (Director)

Ms. Mediha Afsar has joined as an Independent Director of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a background in Brand Strategy, Economics and International Marketing, having graduated from the London School of Economics and Regents Business School London where she was the top position holder in her MSc and BA Hons degrees. She has experience of working with Financial and FMCG institutions in advising and managing their marketing departments, brand activations, communication campaigns and product lines where she developed SOPS, audited & established streamlined processes for transparency, efficacy and coordination. She has also managed a diversified portfolio of dairy products under a leading flagship premium brand in Pakistan, with an annual turnover in excess of USD 90 million. Mediha has also set examination questions for future bankers at the Institute of Bankers Pakistan and founded a freelance consultancy service to provide holistic brand communication frameworks, revival strategies & idea generation for clients in need of boosting brand health.

Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui (Head of Wealth Management)

Mr. Basit has 20+ years of diversified experience of segments like Private Banking. Retail Branch Banking. Wealth Management, Consumer Assets, Islamic Banking and Emerging Banks. He has developed and managed substantial portfolios, along with extensive exposure of integration & mergers of banks. Mr. Basit holds various top performers & role model awards.

Prior to JSIL, he has worked with JS Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Samba Bank, Burj Bank, Emaan Islamic Banking and Silk Bank.

Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui (Head of Wealth Management)

Mr. Basit has 20+ years of diversified experience of segments like Private Banking. Retail Branch Banking. Wealth Management, Consumer Assets, Islamic Banking and Emerging Banks. He has developed and managed substantial portfolios, along with extensive exposure of integration & mergers of banks. Mr. Basit holds various top performers & role model awards.

Prior to JSIL, he has worked with JS Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Samba Bank, Burj Bank, Emaan Islamic Banking and Silk Bank.

Syed Muhammad Anwer (Head of Information And Technology)

Mr. Anwer has an overall 18 years of experience covering the ambits of Infrastructure, ERP implementation, Data Centre, DR and Project Management mainly in the insurance sector. He has completed his MBA Coursework from Hamdard University, Karachi and holds Bachelors in Computer Science degree from Al-Khair University, Karachi.

Prior to joining us Mr. Anwer was working with Dawood Family Takaful as Head of Information Technology, where he lead the ERP, CRM, Online Digital Payment, Portal development & implementation teams and was given an additional responsibility of Chief Information Security Officer.

In the past, Mr. Anwer served Pak Qatar Takaful as Senior Manager Information Technology & Systems. He has also worked as a Project Manager for Millennium Software, overseeing the implementation of multiple projects in Pakistan, as a Business Analyst for PICIC Insurance Ltd., and as an Oracle Programmer / Analyst for International General Insurance Limited (IGI).

 

Syed Muhammad Anwer (Head of Information And Technology)

Mr. Anwer has an overall 18 years of experience covering the ambits of Infrastructure, ERP implementation, Data Centre, DR and Project Management mainly in the insurance sector. He has completed his MBA Coursework from Hamdard University, Karachi and holds Bachelors in Computer Science degree from Al-Khair University, Karachi.

Prior to joining us Mr. Anwer was working with Dawood Family Takaful as Head of Information Technology, where he lead the ERP, CRM, Online Digital Payment, Portal development & implementation teams and was given an additional responsibility of Chief Information Security Officer.

In the past, Mr. Anwer served Pak Qatar Takaful as Senior Manager Information Technology & Systems. He has also worked as a Project Manager for Millennium Software, overseeing the implementation of multiple projects in Pakistan, as a Business Analyst for PICIC Insurance Ltd., and as an Oracle Programmer / Analyst for International General Insurance Limited (IGI).

 

Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed Hassan Barlas(Director)

Mirza Sadeed Barlas is a Non-Executive Director of JS Investment Limited. He has over thirty-three years of experience out of which the banking experience spans above 26 years. He worked for seven years with Siemens in its Medical Division, after getting an Electrical Engineering degree from UET, Lahore. Thereafter, he did his MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), in 1993 and was awarded a Silver Medal with distinction in Statistics and Quantitative Methods.

He started his banking career in Corporate Banking and worked in Commercial Banking, SME Banking, Digital & Microfinancing during his career in local and multinational banks. The major part of his career has been in risk where he has worked in all facets of Risk Management covering Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Basel, Market Risk, Consumer Risk, etc. He has served in local and foreign banks such as MCB Bank, United Bank Limited (UBL), Barclays, Telenor Microfinance Bank, and JS Bank (JSBL) in the capacity of CRO and Group Head Risk, etc. His longest stay was with UBL, for about seventeen years.

Mr. Sadeed also served as a member of the Board of Directors of UBL Funds Managers, a subsidiary of UBL bank from 2015 to 2018 as a UBL nominee director and chaired the UBL Fund’s board risk and compliance committee as well, during this assignment. During his work period at UBL, he was assigned an additional responsibility of Group Head Risk International looking after the risk of UBL branches in foreign countries covering UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, etc.

Currently, he is working as Chief Risk Officer at JS Bank Limited, looking after the risk management functions, including consumer risk, ERM, market risk, operational risk, risk policies and information security.

Mr. Mirza M. Sadeed Hassan Barlas(Director)

Mirza Sadeed Barlas is a Non-Executive Director of JS Investment Limited. He has over thirty-three years of experience out of which the banking experience spans above 26 years. He worked for seven years with Siemens in its Medical Division, after getting an Electrical Engineering degree from UET, Lahore. Thereafter, he did his MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), in 1993 and was awarded a Silver Medal with distinction in Statistics and Quantitative Methods.

He started his banking career in Corporate Banking and worked in Commercial Banking, SME Banking, Digital & Microfinancing during his career in local and multinational banks. The major part of his career has been in risk where he has worked in all facets of Risk Management covering Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Basel, Market Risk, Consumer Risk, etc. He has served in local and foreign banks such as MCB Bank, United Bank Limited (UBL), Barclays, Telenor Microfinance Bank, and JS Bank (JSBL) in the capacity of CRO and Group Head Risk, etc. His longest stay was with UBL, for about seventeen years.

Mr. Sadeed also served as a member of the Board of Directors of UBL Funds Managers, a subsidiary of UBL bank from 2015 to 2018 as a UBL nominee director and chaired the UBL Fund’s board risk and compliance committee as well, during this assignment. During his work period at UBL, he was assigned an additional responsibility of Group Head Risk International looking after the risk of UBL branches in foreign countries covering UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, etc.

Currently, he is working as Chief Risk Officer at JS Bank Limited, looking after the risk management functions, including consumer risk, ERM, market risk, operational risk, risk policies and information security.

Mr. Waqas Mustafa (Head of Equities)

Mr. Waqas has 8+ years of Diversified Experience in Tech, Insurance, Telecom and Investment Management sectors. He brings along core Investment skills that include Acquisition Due Diligence, Valuation, Financial and Management Reporting, Equity Research and Risk Management. His experience is backed by a strong educational background holding an MBA (Finance) & CFA Charter. Prior to JSIL, he has worked with HBL AMC, Pakistan Takaful, ESW Capital & IBEX Digital.

Mr. Waqas Mustafa (Head of Equities)

Mr. Waqas has 8+ years of Diversified Experience in Tech, Insurance, Telecom and Investment Management sectors. He brings along core Investment skills that include Acquisition Due Diligence, Valuation, Financial and Management Reporting, Equity Research and Risk Management. His experience is backed by a strong educational background holding an MBA (Finance) & CFA Charter. Prior to JSIL, he has worked with HBL AMC, Pakistan Takaful, ESW Capital & IBEX Digital.

Mr. Atif Salim Malik (Director)

Mr. Atif S. Malik has joined as a Non-Executive Director. He has over twenty-six years of diversified experience encompassing areas including retail banking and microfinance, strategy development and implementation, business transformation and MSME Development. He has successfully developed new business verticals in the financial space, both internationally and within Pakistan, and has a proven track record of business turnaround. He has worked with financial institutions including Standard Chartered Bank, Al-Rajhi Bank-KSA and HBL Microfinance Bank.

Mr. Atif has also worked in East and Southern Africa, heading microfinance banks. He was a core member of the team that established Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority- Pakistan (SMEDA). He started his career from LUMS as a Research Associate where he published research primarily on the MSME sector. He is currently heading Retail Banking at JS Bank Limited, looking after branch banking, SME financing, Private banking and Consumer lending.

Mr. Atif Salim Malik (Director)

Mr. Atif S. Malik has joined as a Non-Executive Director. He has over twenty-six years of diversified experience encompassing areas including retail banking and microfinance, strategy development and implementation, business transformation and MSME Development. He has successfully developed new business verticals in the financial space, both internationally and within Pakistan, and has a proven track record of business turnaround. He has worked with financial institutions including Standard Chartered Bank, Al-Rajhi Bank-KSA and HBL Microfinance Bank.

Mr. Atif has also worked in East and Southern Africa, heading microfinance banks. He was a core member of the team that established Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority- Pakistan (SMEDA). He started his career from LUMS as a Research Associate where he published research primarily on the MSME sector. He is currently heading Retail Banking at JS Bank Limited, looking after branch banking, SME financing, Private banking and Consumer lending.

Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik (Director)

Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik joined as an Independent Director of JS Investment Limited. He is a businessperson and a retired BP.22 government official with combined experience of 86 years while working simultaneously in both government service and personal business. He served as Commissioner and Regional Commissioner in various capacities. He is an expert in law especially tax laws and had trained individuals in all areas of income tax.

He is also the founder of Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Ltd, established in 1974. Interwood Mobel is a home-grown state of the art manufacturing setup in Pakistan and considered a top brand in Doors, Wardrobes, Kitchens, Offices, Home Furniture etc. The company, with its technology, design and infrastructure can be compared with any international brand.

In 1966, Mr. Malik obtained his degree in Masters of Economics from University of Punjab.  In 1968, he appeared in CSS and was selected in the Internal Revenue Service. Due to hard-work, persistence and exceptional performance record, he was promoted to the highest grade i.e. 22 (the grade of Federal Secretary), served as Commissioner, Chief Commissioner, Member Information Technology FBR & Director General Training etc. Trained about 1000 officers of the IR service.

Other Directorship:

Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Limited

Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik (Director)

Mr. Farooq Ahmed Malik joined as an Independent Director of JS Investment Limited. He is a businessperson and a retired BP.22 government official with combined experience of 86 years while working simultaneously in both government service and personal business. He served as Commissioner and Regional Commissioner in various capacities. He is an expert in law especially tax laws and had trained individuals in all areas of income tax.

He is also the founder of Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Ltd, established in 1974. Interwood Mobel is a home-grown state of the art manufacturing setup in Pakistan and considered a top brand in Doors, Wardrobes, Kitchens, Offices, Home Furniture etc. The company, with its technology, design and infrastructure can be compared with any international brand.

In 1966, Mr. Malik obtained his degree in Masters of Economics from University of Punjab.  In 1968, he appeared in CSS and was selected in the Internal Revenue Service. Due to hard-work, persistence and exceptional performance record, he was promoted to the highest grade i.e. 22 (the grade of Federal Secretary), served as Commissioner, Chief Commissioner, Member Information Technology FBR & Director General Training etc. Trained about 1000 officers of the IR service.

Other Directorship:

Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Limited

Mr. Suleman Lalani (Director/Chairman)

Mr. Suleman Lalani is the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of JS Investments Limited. He is presently the Vice-Chairman of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Limited (JSCL).

Before his elevation to the position of Vice-Chairman, he served JSCL as its Chief Executive Officer for more than a decade. Prior to joining JSCL, he has served in the capacities of the Executive Director Finance & Operations and Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for seven years, in JS Investments Limited

Mr. Lalani started his career with JSCL in 1992, where he worked for over eight years. In 2000, he was promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer of Jahangir Siddiqui
Investment Bank Limited, a subsidiary of JSCL. In January 2002, he joined The First Microfinance Bank Limited as its Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.

Mr. Lalani is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and has 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. He has also completed the Board Development Series Certificate Program conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.

Other Directorships:

  1. Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited
  2. TRG Pakistan Limited
  3. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Mr. Suleman Lalani (Director/Chairman)

Mr. Suleman Lalani is the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of JS Investments Limited. He is presently the Vice-Chairman of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Limited (JSCL).

Before his elevation to the position of Vice-Chairman, he served JSCL as its Chief Executive Officer for more than a decade. Prior to joining JSCL, he has served in the capacities of the Executive Director Finance & Operations and Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for seven years, in JS Investments Limited

Mr. Lalani started his career with JSCL in 1992, where he worked for over eight years. In 2000, he was promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer of Jahangir Siddiqui
Investment Bank Limited, a subsidiary of JSCL. In January 2002, he joined The First Microfinance Bank Limited as its Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.

Mr. Lalani is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and has 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. He has also completed the Board Development Series Certificate Program conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.

Other Directorships:

  1. Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited
  2. TRG Pakistan Limited
  3. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Mr. Rehman is an Associate Member (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and a Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) from the Institute of Internal Controls (IIC). He boasts more than 13 years of diversified experience in Finance, Corporate Compliance, AML / CFT, Internal Audit and Assurance.

Prior to joining JSIL, Mr. Rehman was associated with ICAP as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Anti-Money Laundering. Notably, he was nominated as a member of Pakistan's Core team responsible for handling the country's engagement with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) / Asia Pacific Group (APG). His contributions aided in Pakistan's successful removal from the FATF Grey list.

Prior to these roles, Mr. Rehman was affiliated with NBP Fund Management Limited as Senior Vice President – Head of Compliance. Earlier in his career, Mr. Rehman has also remained associated with A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants and Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman, Chartered Accountants in various capacities.

Mr. Rehman is an Associate Member (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and a Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) from the Institute of Internal Controls (IIC). He boasts more than 13 years of diversified experience in Finance, Corporate Compliance, AML / CFT, Internal Audit and Assurance.

Prior to joining JSIL, Mr. Rehman was associated with ICAP as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Anti-Money Laundering. Notably, he was nominated as a member of Pakistan's Core team responsible for handling the country's engagement with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) / Asia Pacific Group (APG). His contributions aided in Pakistan's successful removal from the FATF Grey list.

Prior to these roles, Mr. Rehman was affiliated with NBP Fund Management Limited as Senior Vice President – Head of Compliance. Earlier in his career, Mr. Rehman has also remained associated with A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants and Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman, Chartered Accountants in various capacities.

Mr. Asim Ilyas (Head of Fixed Income)

Mr. Asim Ilyas is currently serving as Vice President in the Investments Department as the Head of Fixed Income. He has more than 15 years of work experience in capital markets. Previously Mr. Ilyas was a Fund Manager for Fixed Income at National Fullerton Asset Management Limited for about two years. He also served as the AGM / Head of Treasury & Resource Mobilization at Security Leasing Corporation Limited, for nine years. He was also a senior member of the Fixed Income desk at BMA Capital Management for 4 year and at the start of career had worked very closely with the Ministry of Finance as a Research Officer. Mr. Ilyas has earned his MAS (Applied Economics) from Applied Economics Research Centre, an Institute of National Capability in Applied Economics in 1993 and MSc. Economics from University of Karachi in 1991.

Mr. Asim Ilyas (Head of Fixed Income)

Mr. Asim Ilyas is currently serving as Vice President in the Investments Department as the Head of Fixed Income. He has more than 15 years of work experience in capital markets. Previously Mr. Ilyas was a Fund Manager for Fixed Income at National Fullerton Asset Management Limited for about two years. He also served as the AGM / Head of Treasury & Resource Mobilization at Security Leasing Corporation Limited, for nine years. He was also a senior member of the Fixed Income desk at BMA Capital Management for 4 year and at the start of career had worked very closely with the Ministry of Finance as a Research Officer. Mr. Ilyas has earned his MAS (Applied Economics) from Applied Economics Research Centre, an Institute of National Capability in Applied Economics in 1993 and MSc. Economics from University of Karachi in 1991.

Ms. Samina Faisal (Country Head Business Development)

Ms. Faisal brings an overall 32 years of extensive experience in Institutional & Corporate Sales, Wealth Management, and Distribution of Mutual Funds & Bancassurance. Prior to joining JSIL, she was operating her own consulting firm in the name of Litmus Consulting since 2005 where she launched structuring and executing innovative financing and risk management transactions with corporates and financial institutions in Pakistan and the Middle East, in collaboration with various industry partners. In addition, she was providing technical training in areas such as treasury, risk management, asset management and training of soft skills such as sales and management to corporates and financial institutions in Pakistan.

During her consulting journey, she also worked for Askari Investment Management as ‘Head of Business Development & Sales’ from 2015 to 2016.

Prior to initiating her own consulting firm, she was employed with Standard Chartered Bank from 1997 to 2005 where she performed key management roles such as Head of Investor Services (Wealth Management), Head of Institutional & Corporate Sales (Global Markets), Chief Dealer (Money Market) and Chief Dealer (Foreign Exchange).

She had also worked with Societe Generale Bank, Pakcom Ltd., Pak-Kuwait Investment Co., and Citibank from 1989 to 1997 and performed varied roles in FX Trading, Finance and Project Management. Ms. Faisal holds a Master’s in Business Administration degree from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Ms. Samina Faisal (Country Head Business Development)

Ms. Faisal brings an overall 32 years of extensive experience in Institutional & Corporate Sales, Wealth Management, and Distribution of Mutual Funds & Bancassurance. Prior to joining JSIL, she was operating her own consulting firm in the name of Litmus Consulting since 2005 where she launched structuring and executing innovative financing and risk management transactions with corporates and financial institutions in Pakistan and the Middle East, in collaboration with various industry partners. In addition, she was providing technical training in areas such as treasury, risk management, asset management and training of soft skills such as sales and management to corporates and financial institutions in Pakistan.

During her consulting journey, she also worked for Askari Investment Management as ‘Head of Business Development & Sales’ from 2015 to 2016.

Prior to initiating her own consulting firm, she was employed with Standard Chartered Bank from 1997 to 2005 where she performed key management roles such as Head of Investor Services (Wealth Management), Head of Institutional & Corporate Sales (Global Markets), Chief Dealer (Money Market) and Chief Dealer (Foreign Exchange).

She had also worked with Societe Generale Bank, Pakcom Ltd., Pak-Kuwait Investment Co., and Citibank from 1989 to 1997 and performed varied roles in FX Trading, Finance and Project Management. Ms. Faisal holds a Master’s in Business Administration degree from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Mr. Malik Zafar Javaid ( Chief Compliance & Risk Officer )

Malik Zafar Javaid carries over 29+ years of experience of capital market operations, Corporate Laws/Regulations and managing business operations. He has expertise in managing business operations of the Financial Sector, Capital Markets, Corporate Affairs, Business Transformations and digitization of Customer On-boarding, automation of KYC/AML system, payment solutions and back-office operations leading towards efficient control and management. 

He has been part of JSIL's team since 2006. Mr. Zafar has led the Operations Team and business transformations at JSIL for over 14 years. Currently, He is serving as Chief Compliance & Risk Officer. He has a good track record of implementing, enforcing and ensuring compliance of regulatory framework and legal requirements applicable to business operations.

Prior to joining JSIL, Mr. Zafar had extensive experience of working with Lahore Stock Exchange where he was managing Company Affairs Department of the Exchange. As a front-end regulator, he was involved in listings of the securities, monitoring compliance and enforcement of Corporate Laws on the listed companies. He was also a core member of the team which was responsible for designing the framework of Trading Rules leading the development of first automated trading system of Pakistan, i.e. Lahore On-Line Trading System (LOTS).

Mr. Zafar Javaid holds a masters degree in Public Administration with a major in Finance from University of the Punjab.

Mr. Malik Zafar Javaid ( Chief Compliance & Risk Officer )

Malik Zafar Javaid carries over 29+ years of experience of capital market operations, Corporate Laws/Regulations and managing business operations. He has expertise in managing business operations of the Financial Sector, Capital Markets, Corporate Affairs, Business Transformations and digitization of Customer On-boarding, automation of KYC/AML system, payment solutions and back-office operations leading towards efficient control and management. 

He has been part of JSIL's team since 2006. Mr. Zafar has led the Operations Team and business transformations at JSIL for over 14 years. Currently, He is serving as Chief Compliance & Risk Officer. He has a good track record of implementing, enforcing and ensuring compliance of regulatory framework and legal requirements applicable to business operations.

Prior to joining JSIL, Mr. Zafar had extensive experience of working with Lahore Stock Exchange where he was managing Company Affairs Department of the Exchange. As a front-end regulator, he was involved in listings of the securities, monitoring compliance and enforcement of Corporate Laws on the listed companies. He was also a core member of the team which was responsible for designing the framework of Trading Rules leading the development of first automated trading system of Pakistan, i.e. Lahore On-Line Trading System (LOTS).

Mr. Zafar Javaid holds a masters degree in Public Administration with a major in Finance from University of the Punjab.

Syed Hussain Haider ( Chief Investment Officer )

Hussain possesses two decades of global experience in investment management, equity advisory & private banking for clients spread across three continents. Having worked across financial markets, private & public sector institutions and family offices in both buy & sell-side roles, he is adept at delivering the best thinking and actionable portfolio allocation ideas for a diverse set of clients.

Although Hussain assumed his responsibilities as CIO in February 2022, he has been associated with JS Investments in the past and was part of the team that spearheaded the launch of new products such as capital protected, asset allocation and index funds. During this time, he was managing some of the top performing funds. He was also an integral member of the team when the company went public in 2007. Moreover, while in Canada, he worked in private wealth management at Raymond James and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) focusing on operational and strategy engagements across wealth channels. In that, he worked alongside senior financial planners advising global clients on investment plans covering equities, mutual funds, segregated funds & fixed income products of renowned North American Investment Managers like BlackRock, Fidelity & State Street, to name a few.

More recently, he was associated with JS Global Capital as their Chief Strategist & won various CFA Excellence Awards for the firm and was voted as Pakistan’s Best Economist & Strategist in the AsiaMoney Broker Polls, 2020. An IBA graduate, a CFA Charterholder & a CIPM Certificant, Hussain has also served as Director & Chair, Public Awareness on the Board of a local CFA Society in Canada.

Syed Hussain Haider ( Chief Investment Officer )

Hussain possesses two decades of global experience in investment management, equity advisory & private banking for clients spread across three continents. Having worked across financial markets, private & public sector institutions and family offices in both buy & sell-side roles, he is adept at delivering the best thinking and actionable portfolio allocation ideas for a diverse set of clients.

Although Hussain assumed his responsibilities as CIO in February 2022, he has been associated with JS Investments in the past and was part of the team that spearheaded the launch of new products such as capital protected, asset allocation and index funds. During this time, he was managing some of the top performing funds. He was also an integral member of the team when the company went public in 2007. Moreover, while in Canada, he worked in private wealth management at Raymond James and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) focusing on operational and strategy engagements across wealth channels. In that, he worked alongside senior financial planners advising global clients on investment plans covering equities, mutual funds, segregated funds & fixed income products of renowned North American Investment Managers like BlackRock, Fidelity & State Street, to name a few.

More recently, he was associated with JS Global Capital as their Chief Strategist & won various CFA Excellence Awards for the firm and was voted as Pakistan’s Best Economist & Strategist in the AsiaMoney Broker Polls, 2020. An IBA graduate, a CFA Charterholder & a CIPM Certificant, Hussain has also served as Director & Chair, Public Awareness on the Board of a local CFA Society in Canada.

Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal ( Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary )

With more than 27 years of diversified experience, Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal is currently serving as "Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary" in JS Investments Limited, where he joined in May 2005 as Manager Finance.

He also served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company from 2012 to 2019 and as Director Finance & Company Secretary from May 2019 to February 2022.

Throughout his career Mr. Iqbal has implemented a system of continuous review and introduced changes to bring in efficiencies, simplifications and improvement in the overall quality of his departmental deliverables.

His role encompasses a wide range of matters ranging from financial management, reporting, internal control, compliance with laws applicable to the Company and other secretarial matters.

Mr. Khawar holds Masters Degree in Business Administration and Economics.

Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal ( Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary )

With more than 27 years of diversified experience, Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal is currently serving as "Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary" in JS Investments Limited, where he joined in May 2005 as Manager Finance.

He also served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company from 2012 to 2019 and as Director Finance & Company Secretary from May 2019 to February 2022.

Throughout his career Mr. Iqbal has implemented a system of continuous review and introduced changes to bring in efficiencies, simplifications and improvement in the overall quality of his departmental deliverables.

His role encompasses a wide range of matters ranging from financial management, reporting, internal control, compliance with laws applicable to the Company and other secretarial matters.

Mr. Khawar holds Masters Degree in Business Administration and Economics.

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani(Chief Executive Officer)

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani is the Chief Executive Officer of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a globally diversified experience of over two decades in both public and private markets across multiple asset classes. During her work experiences in the capital markets in Pakistan, she held various senior strategy and research roles, both on the buy and sell-side of the industry, including the National Investment Trust, JS Investments Limited and BMA Asset Management Company Limited.

Working as a sell side analyst, Ms. Iffat was often quoted in the financial press, and was well known for her accuracy as a strategist. In her buy-side roles as Chief Investment Officer at JS Investments (2005-2007) and BMA Asset Management (2007-2011), she led the successful implementation of a disciplined asset and risk allocation process, resulting in consistent top quartile performance for funds under management. These included some pioneering products in the industry, such as the asset allocation fund, capital protected fund, index fund, an offshore listed hedge fund and separately managed accounts.

Prior to joining JS Investments, she was working in the Deals Advisory team at PwC Canada, where she made significant contributions in the space of complex financial instruments and private debt valuations amongst others, helping to steer the business toward sustainable growth. Moreover, she has also held diversified roles in the risk management groups of leading Canadian Banks (Bank of Montreal and CIBC) associated with their quants and trading risk oversight teams. In addition to making numerous value additions in her role as a Risk Manager of equity, fixed income and structured product desk, she also spearheaded bank wide regulatory and infrastructure projects and initiatives.

She holds a Master of Finance from Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Other Directorship:

  1. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani(Chief Executive Officer)

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani is the Chief Executive Officer of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a globally diversified experience of over two decades in both public and private markets across multiple asset classes. During her work experiences in the capital markets in Pakistan, she held various senior strategy and research roles, both on the buy and sell-side of the industry, including the National Investment Trust, JS Investments Limited and BMA Asset Management Company Limited.

Working as a sell side analyst, Ms. Iffat was often quoted in the financial press, and was well known for her accuracy as a strategist. In her buy-side roles as Chief Investment Officer at JS Investments (2005-2007) and BMA Asset Management (2007-2011), she led the successful implementation of a disciplined asset and risk allocation process, resulting in consistent top quartile performance for funds under management. These included some pioneering products in the industry, such as the asset allocation fund, capital protected fund, index fund, an offshore listed hedge fund and separately managed accounts.

Prior to joining JS Investments, she was working in the Deals Advisory team at PwC Canada, where she made significant contributions in the space of complex financial instruments and private debt valuations amongst others, helping to steer the business toward sustainable growth. Moreover, she has also held diversified roles in the risk management groups of leading Canadian Banks (Bank of Montreal and CIBC) associated with their quants and trading risk oversight teams. In addition to making numerous value additions in her role as a Risk Manager of equity, fixed income and structured product desk, she also spearheaded bank wide regulatory and infrastructure projects and initiatives.

She holds a Master of Finance from Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Other Directorship:

  1. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Ms. Aisha Fariel Salahuddin (Director)

Ms. Aisha Fariel is an Independent Director of JS Investment Limited. Her career spans journalism, investment banking, energy policy advisory and entrepreneurship. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of UpTrade, a unique bartering model enabling off-grid farmers to use their livestock as currency in developing rural economies. She has over 10 years of international experience in energy finance, project development and energy policy. Her geographical experience spans Indonesia, Egypt, Pakistan, and the Middle East, North Africa region where she has advised governments and private sector or energy policy, pricing and reforms.

Ms. Fariel has done her MPA from Columbia University, New York and BSc from Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore.

Other Directorships:
1. Pakistan Paper Products Limited

Ms. Aisha Fariel Salahuddin (Director)

Ms. Aisha Fariel is an Independent Director of JS Investment Limited. Her career spans journalism, investment banking, energy policy advisory and entrepreneurship. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of UpTrade, a unique bartering model enabling off-grid farmers to use their livestock as currency in developing rural economies. She has over 10 years of international experience in energy finance, project development and energy policy. Her geographical experience spans Indonesia, Egypt, Pakistan, and the Middle East, North Africa region where she has advised governments and private sector or energy policy, pricing and reforms.

Ms. Fariel has done her MPA from Columbia University, New York and BSc from Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore.

Other Directorships:
1. Pakistan Paper Products Limited

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani(Chief Executive Officer)

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani is the Chief Executive Officer of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a globally diversified experience of over two decades in both public and private markets across multiple asset classes. During her work experiences in the capital markets in Pakistan, she held various senior strategy and research roles, both on the buy and sell-side of the industry, including the National Investment Trust, JS Investments Limited and BMA Asset Management Company Limited.

Working as a sell side analyst, Ms. Iffat was often quoted in the financial press, and was well known for her accuracy as a strategist. In her buy-side roles as Chief Investment Officer at JS Investments (2005-2007) and BMA Asset Management (2007-2011), she led the successful implementation of a disciplined asset and risk allocation process, resulting in consistent top quartile performance for funds under management. These included some pioneering products in the industry, such as the asset allocation fund, capital protected fund, index fund, an offshore listed hedge fund and separately managed accounts.

Prior to joining JS Investments, she was working in the Deals Advisory team at PwC Canada, where she made significant contributions in the space of complex financial instruments and private debt valuations amongst others, helping to steer the business toward sustainable growth. Moreover, she has also held diversified roles in the risk management groups of leading Canadian Banks (Bank of Montreal and CIBC) associated with their quants and trading risk oversight teams. In addition to making numerous value additions in her role as a Risk Manager of equity, fixed income and structured product desk, she also spearheaded bank wide regulatory and infrastructure projects and initiatives.

She holds a Master of Finance from Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Other Directorship:

  1. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani(Chief Executive Officer)

Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani is the Chief Executive Officer of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a globally diversified experience of over two decades in both public and private markets across multiple asset classes. During her work experiences in the capital markets in Pakistan, she held various senior strategy and research roles, both on the buy and sell-side of the industry, including the National Investment Trust, JS Investments Limited and BMA Asset Management Company Limited.

Working as a sell side analyst, Ms. Iffat was often quoted in the financial press, and was well known for her accuracy as a strategist. In her buy-side roles as Chief Investment Officer at JS Investments (2005-2007) and BMA Asset Management (2007-2011), she led the successful implementation of a disciplined asset and risk allocation process, resulting in consistent top quartile performance for funds under management. These included some pioneering products in the industry, such as the asset allocation fund, capital protected fund, index fund, an offshore listed hedge fund and separately managed accounts.

Prior to joining JS Investments, she was working in the Deals Advisory team at PwC Canada, where she made significant contributions in the space of complex financial instruments and private debt valuations amongst others, helping to steer the business toward sustainable growth. Moreover, she has also held diversified roles in the risk management groups of leading Canadian Banks (Bank of Montreal and CIBC) associated with their quants and trading risk oversight teams. In addition to making numerous value additions in her role as a Risk Manager of equity, fixed income and structured product desk, she also spearheaded bank wide regulatory and infrastructure projects and initiatives.

She holds a Master of Finance from Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Other Directorship:

  1. BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Mr. Hasan Shahid(Director)

Mr. Hasan Shahid is a Non-Executive Director of JS Investments Limited. He comes with over twenty years of experience in the fields of acquisition, group restructuring, finance, auditing, internal controls evaluation and re-designing, compliance and taxation. Mr. Hasan Shahid is currently Company Secretary and Head of Legal at JS Bank Limited where he joined in November 2019. He also served as Chief Financial Officer the Bank for around three years.

Prior to JS Bank, he was the Director Finance and Company Secretary of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co Ltd. (JSCL); where he joined as Manager Finance in 2006. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of JSCL from 2012 to 2018. His role encompasses a wide range of matters ranging from financial management, acquisitions, reporting, audit, taxation, compliance with laws and other secretarial matters.

Mr. Hasan Shahid is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Pakistan Institute of Public Financial Accountants (PIPFA) and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from University of Karachi.

Other Directorships:

  1. JS Engineering Investments 1 (Private) Limited – Director
  2. Future Trust – Trustee & Treasurer

 

Mr. Hasan Shahid(Director)

Mr. Hasan Shahid is a Non-Executive Director of JS Investments Limited. He comes with over twenty years of experience in the fields of acquisition, group restructuring, finance, auditing, internal controls evaluation and re-designing, compliance and taxation. Mr. Hasan Shahid is currently Company Secretary and Head of Legal at JS Bank Limited where he joined in November 2019. He also served as Chief Financial Officer the Bank for around three years.

Prior to JS Bank, he was the Director Finance and Company Secretary of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co Ltd. (JSCL); where he joined as Manager Finance in 2006. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of JSCL from 2012 to 2018. His role encompasses a wide range of matters ranging from financial management, acquisitions, reporting, audit, taxation, compliance with laws and other secretarial matters.

Mr. Hasan Shahid is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Pakistan Institute of Public Financial Accountants (PIPFA) and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from University of Karachi.

Other Directorships:

  1. JS Engineering Investments 1 (Private) Limited – Director
  2. Future Trust – Trustee & Treasurer

 

Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar (Director)

Ms. Mediha Afsar has joined as an Independent Director of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a background in Brand Strategy, Economics and International Marketing, having graduated from the London School of Economics and Regents Business School London where she was the top position holder in her MSc and BA Hons degrees. She has experience of working with Financial and FMCG institutions in advising and managing their marketing departments, brand activations, communication campaigns and product lines where she developed SOPS, audited & established streamlined processes for transparency, efficacy and coordination. She has also managed a diversified portfolio of dairy products under a leading flagship premium brand in Pakistan, with an annual turnover in excess of USD 90 million. Mediha has also set examination questions for future bankers at the Institute of Bankers Pakistan and founded a freelance consultancy service to provide holistic brand communication frameworks, revival strategies & idea generation for clients in need of boosting brand health.

Ms. Mediha Kamal Afsar (Director)

Ms. Mediha Afsar has joined as an Independent Director of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a background in Brand Strategy, Economics and International Marketing, having graduated from the London School of Economics and Regents Business School London where she was the top position holder in her MSc and BA Hons degrees. She has experience of working with Financial and FMCG institutions in advising and managing their marketing departments, brand activations, communication campaigns and product lines where she developed SOPS, audited & established streamlined processes for transparency, efficacy and coordination. She has also managed a diversified portfolio of dairy products under a leading flagship premium brand in Pakistan, with an annual turnover in excess of USD 90 million. Mediha has also set examination questions for future bankers at the Institute of Bankers Pakistan and founded a freelance consultancy service to provide holistic brand communication frameworks, revival strategies & idea generation for clients in need of boosting brand health.