Key Takeaways
- Imran H Shaikh has been appointed as President and CEO of BankIslami.
- Shaikh brings over two decades of experience in the Islamic financial sector.
- BankIslami aims to expand its digital capabilities and enhance customer experience.
BankIslami, a leading Islamic financial institution in Pakistan, has appointed Imran H Shaikh as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Shaikh, who has over two decades of experience in the industry, will lead the bank's strategic direction and operations.
Prior to his new role, Shaikh served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at BankIslami and was instrumental in the bank's growth and expansion. Under his leadership, the bank significantly strengthened its nationwide footprint and focused on expanding access to Shariah-compliant financial services.
Shaikh's contributions included enhancing the bank's digital capabilities, from upgrading the core banking system to launching Pakistan's first Islamic Digital Banking Platform, aik. These efforts have earned the bank several national and global accolades, including recognition as Pakistan's Best Islamic Bank in 2025 and Pakistan's Best Islamic Digital Bank in 2026.
In his inaugural statement, Shaikh expressed his honor and commitment to leading BankIslami, stating, 'I am honoured to have been given the opportunity by the Board and our Sponsors to lead BankIslami and play my role in the advancement of Islamic banking in Pakistan.'
BankIslami remains committed to promoting Riba-free banking in Pakistan and aims to continue expanding its footprint, with a strong focus on enhancing customer experience and deepening access to Shariah-compliant financial services across the country.
The bank's commitment to digital innovation and customer-centric services is expected to drive its growth and solidify its position as a leader in the Islamic financial sector.
Shaikh's appointment follows a period of significant growth and recognition for BankIslami, which has consistently been at the forefront of Islamic banking in Pakistan.
As the new chapter begins, BankIslami is poised to continue its mission of promoting a financial system built on trust and transparency, with a clear focus on expanding its digital offerings and customer experience.
I am honoured to have been given the opportunity by the Board and our Sponsors to lead BankIslami and play my role in the advancement of Islamic banking in Pakistan.
Imran H Shaikh, President & CEO of BankIslami
