Raza Bashir brings nearly two decades of diverse and
extensive banking experience to the financial sector. He holds an MBA from
Warwick Business School (UK) and a BSc in Economics from Lahore
University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Over the course of his career,
Raza has held key leadership and managerial positions in Pakistan and abroad,
serving with globally recognized institutions including the Royal Bank of
Scotland, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Habib Bank Ltd, and Askari Bank Ltd.
His expertise spans wholesale banking, risk
management, strategic restructuring, and the execution of transformative
initiatives. He is particularly recognized for his ability to manage
intricate restructuring transactions and lead projects that drive institutional
change and modernization.
In his current role as Chief of Staff &
Strategy at The Bank of Punjab (BOP), Raza plays a central role in
operationalizing and implementing the Bank’s strategic vision and
Board-mandated initiatives. He works closely with the President & CEO in
areas of strategic management, governance, and execution, serving as the
principal coordinator for strategic projects across the Bank. His
leadership ensures alignment, accountability, and effective delivery among
senior executives and business groups.
Raza’s blend of international banking exposure,
governance expertise, and proven track record of strategic execution equips
him with the skills and vision to contribute meaningfully to the Board of
Directors of BOP Exchange.
Mr. Nofel Daud
Chairman
Jawad Bin Shabbir
Director
Mr. Nadeem Amir
Director
Mr. Ahmed Mansoor
Director
Mr. Ahmad Mansoor brings along 27 years of extensive experience, having worked across various Financial Institutions such as Citi Bank (N.A), MCB Bank Ltd, Habib Bank Ltd, Allied Bank Limited and State Bank of Pakistan. He held the position of Senior Joint Director at the State Bank of Pakistan for a duration of three years. He also served as Group Head for Credit Risk Review and Special Assets Management at Allied Bank Limited. Prior to joining The Bank of Punjab, he held the position of Chief Compliance Officer at Allied Bank Ltd.
He is a graduate of Punjab University Lahore, holding degrees in M.Com and LLB; additionally he has certifications of CA(Foundation) from ICAP and Diploma in Banking and Islamic Banking Diploma from NIBAF Pakistan.
