JS - Key Persons

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• Trustee

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• Chairman of the Executive Committee
• Non - Executive Director

Mr. Siddiqui was an Executive Director at JS Investments Limited. Before joining JS Investments Limited, he was Assistant Vice President at AIM Investments in Houston, a wholly-owned subsidiary of INVESCO (formerly known as AMVESCAP Plc). At AIM, Mr. Siddiqui was part of a 5-person team responsible for the management of over USD 60 billion in fixed income assets. Mr. Siddiqui holds a Bachelors Degree from Cornell University with double majors in Economics and Government.

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• Head of Human Resources and Administration

Mr. Amin Suchwani is an experienced Human Resources and Administration professional with over 14 years of experience. He currently serves as the Head of Human Resources and Administration at the Company, where he plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing key HR systems and policies to enhance organizational efficiency. He holds a Diploma in Employment Laws & Industrial Relations from Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and is a Certified Human Resources Professional from NED University. His expertise extents compensation management, with a specialization in terminal benefits. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and streamlined strategic HR functions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

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• CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mr. Nasir is the present Chief Executive Officer of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co Ltd. ("JSCL") Mr. Nasir overall has more than 20 years of diversified financial services experience including Private Equity, Corporate Finance Advisory, Capital Market Advisory, Transaction Services and Audit. Prior to joining JSCL, Mr. Nasir was Group Head, Ecosystem Development and Sustainable Finance at JS Bank Limited where he had been overseeing a number of strategic projects in the digital banking and green financial services space. Before that he had served as the Chief Investment Officer for JS Private Equity and the Pakistan Catalyst Fund, a USD 50 million private equity fund which included USAID in its investors. He had also served as Head, Corporate Finance at JS Global Capital, a leading Pakistani securities brokerage and investment banking firm where he had advised some of Pakistan's leading companies on fundraising, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Mr. Nasir had commenced his professional career with Deloitte UK, working as part of the audit & assurance and corporate finance teams. He is an FCA with the Institute of Chartered Accountant in England and Wales and holds a BSc. (Hons.) in Accounting from the University of Hull.

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• Leader
• Non - Executive Director

Imran Haleem Shaikh is a seasoned leader with over 18 years of deep-rooted experience in the financial sector. Currently, he holds the position of Dy Chief Executive Officer at BankIslami, one of Pakistan's foremost Islamic financial institutions, recognized for its innovative approach to banking while upholding Islamic finance principles. In his current role, Imran is responsible for driving the Wholesale Banking vertical, which includes Corporate Banking, and the Retail vertical, encompassing Branch, Commercial, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Product functions. He also oversees the Enterprise Project Management Office and leads the Strategy and Marketing efforts, ensuring that BankIslami remains at the cutting edge of the industry. Prior to joining BankIslami, Imran served as the Chief Operating Officer at JS Bank. During his tenure he played a pivotal role in guiding the bank to both national and international acclaim, earning accolades from AsiaMoney, Asian Banking and Finance, DIGI, and the Pakistan Banking Awards. At JS Bank, he managed a broad portfolio, including the Retail Banking, Product, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), Information Technology, Digital Financial Services, Marketing, Customer Excellence, and Administrative functions. Imran's impact extends beyond his executive roles. He has served on the boards of JS Investments and the Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation, where he shaped strategic directions and philanthropic initiatives. His academic credentials include a degree in Marketing from the Institute of Business Management, with advanced studies at the National Defense University and the National School of Public Policy. He has also completed executive development courses at INSEAD, one of the world's leading business schools. Imran is deeply passionate about giving back to the community. He believes in challenging the status quo to drive positive change and prioritizes leadership through mentorship. His dedication to social and philanthropic causes is evident in the substantial amount of time he invests. Imran has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at promoting arts, culture, education, and health. Additionally, he is a frequent speaker at both national and international conferences, sharing his insights and experiences.

Jahangir Siddiqui's numerous entrepreneurial initiatives, commencing from the inception of the JS Group in 1970, has led to him playing a significant role in defining the financial sector in Pakistan. An endeavor accomplished through the development of equity and fixed income instruments and trading, fashioning of the largest private investment and asset management organization, and the creation of one of the larger commercial banks in Pakistan, JS Bank, of which he is currently the Chairman. As Chairman of JS Investments Ltd. (formerly ABAMCO), Pakistan's oldest and largest Private Sector Asset Management Company, he was responsible for creating strategic joint ventures investments with Allianz AG, AMVESCAP / INVESCO plc, Bear Stearns & Co Inc, Dubai Bank and the International Finance Corporation. His association, past and present, on Boards of major companies span key economic segments including; energy, shipping, engineering, industrial and the financial sectors. Seeking to leverage his expertise the government has utilized him in various functions including; Member Privatisation Commission, Economic Advisory Board and the Exchange Reforms Committee, among many others committees related to investment, taxation and finance. As a member of Exchange and Reforms Committee he was crucial in articulating an agenda which opened up Pakistan's capital markets to foreign investors. He has been associated with the Karachi Stock Exchange in various capacities including President. During his term he was able to introduce key initiatives including the establishment of the Central Depository Company of Pakistan (Sole entity handling the electronic (paperless) settlement of transactions carried out at all three stock exchanges of the country). In an advisory capacity as a part of a Special Committee he was crucial in recommending measures to ensure the integrity of the market through enhancing depth and diversification. He dedicates a significant amount of time and wealth to philanthropic activities. Education, he believes is the key imperative behind attainment of any developmental objectives for a country. His affiliations are reflective of this and include representation on the Boards of; Endowment Fund for the Education Department, Government of Sindh, Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Sukkur Institute of Business Administration and the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore. As Chairman of the Board of Trustees Endowment Fund Trust for Preservation of the Heritage of Sindh, Government of Sindh, he is articulating an agenda which is committed to modern growth but ensuring that this is derived from and a function of tradition.

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• Company Secretary
• Associate Member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan

Muhammad Babar din is an associate member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) and also holds a Bachelor degree in Commerce from SALU Khairpur. He has more than 16 years of work experience in Financial Institutions with core strengths in financial reporting, managerial reporting, treasury back office, International accounting standards (IAS) and International financial reporting standards (IFRS). He started his career from JS Investments Limited specializing in Fund Accounting, System Development and Work flow streamlining. He was also associated with AWT Investments Limited in the capacity of Unit Head Finance and Operations and later as Head of Operations and Investor Services. He Joined Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd. in February 2018.

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• Non - Executive Director

Mr. Shahid Hussain Jatoi has obtained his Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from University of Karachi. He served the Government of Pakistan for over 35 years in very senior positions in Federal Board of Revenue - Ministry of Finance and Revenue, Ministry of Production, Establishment Division, Overseas Pakistanis Division and Federal Investigation Agency - Ministry of Interior. He has specialized expertise in Corporate Taxation, International Taxation, Personal Income Taxation and Taxation of Financial Sector. Additionally, due to his long tenure at FBR as Member Administration he acquired in-depth knowledge of Service Laws / rules and has reasonable experience of formulating and implementing policies concerning HRM. He has served in FIA as Deputy Director, Economic Crime Wing for almost three years (1991-1994). He has extensive experience of investigation and detection of white collar crime which is one of his expertises. He remained posted as Counselor, Community Welfare at High Commission of Pakistan at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He gained substantial experience on international labour laws and also on export of skilled and unskilled Pakistani labour abroad (2005-2008). Other Directorships: Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited Service Industries Limited Shezan International Limited

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• Fellow
• Group President
• Member of the Management Team

Before his elevation to the position of Group President, he was serving as Vice Chairman of JSCL. Mr. Lalani has also 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 where he worked for three years. Mr. Lalani is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and has over 30 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. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of BankIslami Pakistan Limited and JS Investments Limited.

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• Chairman
• Independent Director
• Freelance Media Consultant

Samar Ali Shahid works as a freelance media consultant. She has been involved in various aspects of media over the last 2 decades, from working as a news producer to formulating media outreach strategies & analysis. Ms. Shahid's experiences both locally and abroad have given her an incisive perspective within the workings of global media. She has worked as a segment producer for CNN and Bloomberg in London and acted as a media consultant to the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s media wing. Ms. Shahid is a Chevening scholar and graduated from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London with a Post Graduate degree in Global Media and Post-National Communications. As an entrepreneur, she set up sustainable organic farming methods in Malir, Sindh. She has currently partnered with local organisations to advance flood relief efforts in Sindh and Baluchistan.

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• Chief Financial Officer
• Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
• JSCL 's Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Hasham is presently JSCL's Chief Financial Officer. He has been with JSCL since 2017 and during this tenure he worked on various roles and assumed varied responsibilities. Previously, Mr. Hasham had been associated with the Audit and Assurance department of Deloitte and worked in Pakistan and Qatar. During his association with Deloitte, his areas of experience were financial services, retail and aviation sectors. Mr. Hasham has an overall experience of more than a decade in the fields of finance, taxation, auditing, internal control evaluation, and corporate affairs. Mr. Hasham is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and holds a Bachelor degree in Commerce from University of Karachi. He also has completed Corporate Governance Leadership Skills (CGLS) - Director Education Program from Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG).