Muneer Kamal has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Secretary General of the Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), succeeding Tawfiq A. Hussain upon retirement.
Kamal will join on April 1, following Hussain’s commendable decade-long leadership that significantly contributed to the organization’s growth and success.
In a press release, the PBA’s executive committee announced Kamal’s unanimous selection, highlighting his extensive four-decade tenure in the banking sector. Kamal’s journey in finance began at Citibank Pakistan, leading to prominent roles both locally and internationally, including his time as President & CEO of Faysal Bank and Union Bank.
An MBA graduate from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Kamal’s career is distinguished not only by his banking achievements but also by his broad experience in corporate governance. He has held prestigious positions such as chairman of the Pakistan Stock Exchange and chairman of the National Bank of Pakistan, as well as directorial roles at Engro Corporation and DH Corp.
Additionally, Kamal contributes his expertise as a board member to Infra Zamin Pakistan, GSK Pakistan, Jubilee Life Insurance, the National Clearing Company of Pakistan (NCCPL), and the Board of Governors of the National University of Medical Sciences, marking a career-rich in leadership and governance.
