Career Journey:
Zia Ijaz has had a distinguished career in the banking industry, holding key positions in major financial institutions. Before joining Askari Bank, he served as the Deputy CEO of United Bank Limited (UBL), overseeing Branch Banking and International Business Groups. His responsibilities included managing branch distribution, consumer and SME banking, rural banking, and wealth & marketing functions. Additionally, he led UBL’s international operations in the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, along with handling home remittances and governance.
Prior to UBL, he spent over 12 years at Allied Bank (ABL), where he held leadership roles such as CFO, Group Chief of Commercial & Retail Banking, and Group Chief of Operations. His career also includes experience as Financial Controller at Riyadh Bank in Saudi Arabia and CFO at Askari Bank.
Zia Ijaz began his professional journey at Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder & Co. (a member of Ernst & Young), gaining a strong foundation in finance and accounting.
Achievements:
● Appointed as President & CEO of Askari Bank for a three-year term.
● Served as Deputy CEO at UBL, managing local and international banking operations.
● Led key banking functions at Allied Bank, including finance, commercial banking, and operations.
● Held senior financial roles at Riyadh Bank and Askari Bank.
● Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and a CPA from AICPA, USA.
Legacy:
Zia Ijaz’s leadership and financial expertise have made a lasting impact on Pakistan’s banking industry. His strategic vision and operational experience position him to drive Askari Bank’s growth, innovation, and customer-centric approach in the years ahead.
