Chairman
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Syed Manzoor Hussain Zaidi
ChairmanSYED MANZOOR HUSSAIN ZAIDI
Date Date of Appointment: 04 March, 2025 – Syed Manzoor Hussain Zaidi, CFA…
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Syed Manzoor Hussain Zaidi
Date of Appointment: 04 March, 2025 –
- Syed Mansoor Hussain Zaidi, CFA, is an accomplished finance and banking executive with over two decades of leadership experience across Pakistan’s financial services sector.
- Currently serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at United Bank Limited (UBL), Pakistan’s premier banking institution.
- Previously served as CEO of Engro Powergen Thar Limited, where he drove strategic initiatives in Pakistan’s energy sector transformation.
- Former Group Executive, Corporate & Investment Banking at UBL, leading major corporate financing projects and institutional relationships.
- Holds an MBA in Finance, is a CFA Charterholder, and an Associate Cost and Management Accountant (ACMA).
Recognized industry leader with expertise spanning financial services, corporate banking, energy, and insurance sectors in Pakistan.
Office Address: M/s United Bank Limited, UBL HO Building, 11 th Floor I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi.
Directors
Honourable Haider Zameer Choudrey
DirectorHonourable Haider Zameer Choudrey
Date of Appointment: October, 2024 – Honourable Haider Zameer Choudrey is the Chief Executive…
Rizwan Pervez
DirectorRizwan Pervez
Date of Appointment: 26 April, 2019 – Mr. Rizwan Pervez is a Director of Bestway…
Muhammad Danish Khan
DirectorMuhammad Danish Khan
Date of Appointment: 07 February, 2024 – Mr. Muhammad Danish Khan currently…
Shabbir Hamza Khandwala
DirectorShabbir Hamza Khandwala
Date of Appointment: 24th June, 2025 – Mr. Shabbir Hamza Khandwala is a chartered accountant from…
Muhammad Rizwan Malik
DirectorMuhammad Rizwan Malik
Date of Appointment: 26 April, 2022 – Muhammad Rizwan Malik is a seasoned treasury professional with a rich experience of over 20..
Ms. Nadia Tabassum
Director
Honourable Haider Zameer Choudrey
Date of Appointment: October, 2024 –
- Chief Executive Officer of Bestway Group, the UK’s 7th largest family-owned business with £4.7B annual turnover.
- Board Member of United Bank Limited, Bestway Cement Limited, Well Pharmacy, and Bestway Wholesale.
- Holds a Master’s in Economics from the University of Cambridge and is a member of the Vice Chancellor’s Circle.
- Elevated to the UK House of Lords as Baron Choudrey in 2019 for outstanding contributions to international trade and philanthropy.
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW); trained with KPMG UK LLP.
- Certified Director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG).
Rizwan Pervez
Date of Appointment: 26 April, 2019 –
- Director at Bestway (Holdings) Ltd. UK, overseeing strategic business operations across multiple sectors.
- Business graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with specialized expertise in international finance and corporate strategy.
- Qualified Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW).
- Extensive training with leading UK chartered accountancy firms, developing deep financial and regulatory expertise.
- Experienced in corporate governance, finance, and strategic business management across multinational operations.
- Key contributor to Bestway Group’s financial performance and operational excellence.
Office Address: M/s.Bestway (Holdings) Limited 2 Abbey Road, Royal Park London, UK NW10 7BW Tel: 0044-20-8453 1234
Muhammad Danish Khan
Date of Appointment: 07 February, 2024 –
- Chief Financial Officer at Bestway Cement Limited since 2019, overseeing financial strategy for one of Pakistan’s leading cement manufacturers.
- Previously served as Head of Budgeting, Treasury, and Reporting at Bestway Cement Limited.
- International experience with Three, the AA, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young (UK), bringing global best practices to local operations.
- Graduate of Government College University, Lahore.
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and ACCA (UK).
- Proven expertise in financial strategy, treasury management, and corporate finance across manufacturing and services sectors.
Office Address: M/s Bestway Cement Limited, Bestway Building, College Road, F 7 Markaz, Islamabad.
Shabbir Hamza Khandwala
Date of Appointment: 24 June, 2025 –
- Qualified Chartered Accountant – Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) with extensive professional credentials.
- Extensive Professional Experience – Over 40 years of diversified experience across banking, investment banking, mutual funds, manufacturing, and professional services.
- Leadership at Meezan Bank – Served as Chief Financial Officer and Group Head Finance at Meezan Bank from March 2005 to September 2022. Played a key role in strategic planning as the bank grew to become the fourth largest in Pakistan.
- Executive Roles at KASB Group – Held senior positions for a decade (1995–2005), including:
- CEO of KASB Securities
- CEO of KASB Premier Fund
- Executive Director of Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co. Ltd.
- Early Career – Worked with Attock Cement Pakistan Ltd (4 years) and A.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants (9 years).
- Independent Director – Lucky Cement Ltd – Currently serves on the Board of Lucky Cement Limited, the largest cement manufacturer in Pakistan.
- Audit Committee Leadership – Macpac Films Ltd – Serves as Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Macpac Films Limited, a publicly listed company on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Muhammad Rizwan Malik
Date of Appointment: 26 April, 2022 –
- Global Head of Treasury & Capital Markets at UBL, managing PKR 1 trillion in domestic operations and USD 700 million in international markets.
- 20+ years of specialized experience in treasury operations across Pakistan’s leading banks, including HBL, Standard Chartered Bank, and Barclays.
- Previously led FX Sales & Trading at Bank Alfalah, driving treasury growth and expanding trade finance and remittances business.
- Expert in investment management, capital markets, and foreign exchange trading with deep understanding of regional and global markets.
- MBA from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi.
- Former Executive Committee Member of the Financial Market Association of Pakistan (FMAP) from 2003-2006.
Office Address: United Bank Ltd, UBL Building, I.I Chundrigar Road Karachi.
Nadia Tabassum
Date of Appointment: 25 April, 2025 –
- Seasoned Corporate Banking Professional – Over 20 years of leadership experience across Pakistan’s leading commercial banks with proven expertise in senior management roles.
- Group Executive – Corporate & Investment Banking at UBL – Currently leading the Corporate & Investment Banking Group at United Bank Limited, one of Pakistan’s premier financial institutions.
- Multi-Bank Leadership Experience – Extensive career spanning prestigious institutions including Bank Alfalah, Allied Bank Limited, and MCB Bank, demonstrating versatility across diverse banking environments.
- Comprehensive Banking Expertise – Specialized knowledge in Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Institutions, International Banking, Cash Management, and Home Remittances.
- MBA from IBA Karachi – Holds a Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, with strong academic foundation in business management.
- Strategic Leadership Recognition – Recognized for strategic vision, depth of industry knowledge, and consistent track record of driving business growth and institutional excellence across multiple banking platforms.
Executives
Sharjeel Shahid
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Sharjeel Shahid
Sharjeel Shahid, FCA BFP, is a distinguished C-suite executive with nearly three decades…
Sharjeel Shahid
- Strategic transformation leader with 30+ years of experience revolutionizing financial institutions across four countries.
- Insurance governance expertise as UBL Insurers Board Member and Chairman of key strategic committees.
- Digital banking pioneer at UBL, successfully migrating millions of customers to digital channels and reducing service delivery costs by 85%.
- Innovation catalyst, founding Pakistan’s first bank Digital Lab and delivering award – winning digital solutions.
- Global expertise from senior leadership roles at Barclays, Standard Chartered, and UBL across multiple markets.
- Award-winning impact, leading UBL to “Best Bank in Pakistan” and “Digital Banking of the Year” recognitions.
Office Address: 126 – C, Jami commercial, Street no.14, Phase – VII, DHA, Karachi.
Nadeem Raza
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President
Date of Appointment: Sep 01, 2007 –
Mr. Nadeem Raza, a stalwart with over 29 years of exemplary finance experience, stands as a beacon of financial expertise, notably excelling in senior executive roles. His journey is a testament to the fusion of operational finance mastery with a robust technical foundation. In his illustrious career, Mr. Nadeem Raza has navigated the intricate realms of business partnering, controllership, acquisitions, tax management, treasury operations, capital structure implementation, financial process optimization, and astute audit oversight. His hallmark is a proven ability to unravel complex challenges, a skill finely honed over the years.
Embracing Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities, orchestrating intricate tax strategies, ensuring unwavering legal compliance, and expertly managing SOX risk, he consistently attains his Return on Investment (ROI) targets. His extensive portfolio extends to the art of revenue cycle management, precision budgeting, seamless operations, and inspiring team leadership. Yet, it’s his visionary approach that sets him apart. With over a decade of experience in the rating business, he thrives on the dynamic world of credit ratings. His singular focus is to elevate a company’s credit rating, aligning it with rating agencies from A- to AA, resulting in a consistent uptick in returns, mitigated risk, and heightened Return on Equity (ROE). His journey has seen him at the helm of influential organizations, including New Hampshire Insurance (American International Group) and Singer Pakistan. While his expertise spans diverse industries, a significant portion of his illustrious 20+ years has been dedicated to the insurance sector, with an impressive 16 years of dedicated service at UBL Insurers Limited.
Mr. Nadeem Raza’s educational foundation is equally stellar, boasting a Bachelor’s degree from the prestigious University of Karachi, supplemented by a Master in Business Administration (MBA). His commitment to professional excellence is underscored by his status as a Fellow Member of the “Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan” (FCIS) since 2001. Further, he holds the esteemed position of an Associate Member of the “Certified Internal Auditor of Pakistan” (CIAP), and he has earned recognition as an Associated Certified Internal Auditor (ACIA). Mr. Nadeem Raza’s journey is a testament to the power of expertise, vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence in the world of finance.
Office Address: 126 – C, Jami commercial, Street no.14, Phase – VII, DHA, Karachi.
Rashid Jameel Khan
Chief Operating Officer
Date of Appointment: Jan 2007 – today.
Rashid Jameel Khan is currently Head of Operation of UBL Insurers Limited He started his career as an insurance professional in 1986 and has a vast experience of 35 years in the field of insurance. After attaining his B. Sc. degree from Karachi University in 1985, he joined Adamjee Insurance Co. in 1986. After attaining few years of experience in the field of insurance, he enrolled himself in the Associateship program of Chartered Insurance Institute of London an completed his diploma in the year 1995. During his service at Adamjee Insurance Company h served in many departments in various roles. He joined UBL Insurers in 2007 while the company was established as head of department for Marine and Motor underwriting. Shortly afterwards, he was promoted as Head of underwriting and he continued to work in this position until 2015. In 2016, when the company started its Window Takaful Operation, he was selected as Head of Takaful operations by the senior management. And he served in this position for one year and resumed as head of under writing.
In 2020, he was promoted as head of operations and he is working in this position till to date.
Office Address: 126 – C, Jami commercial, Street no.14, Phase – VII, DHA, Karachi.