Muhammad Nassir Salim Appointed President and CEO of Pakistan's Habib Bank Limited

Muhammad Nassir Salim has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Habib Bank Limited, Pakistan's largest private sector bank by assets, taking up the role on 11 March 2024, subject to State Bank of Pakistan approval, following the departure of his predecessor Muhammad Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb resigned from HBL to accept the appointment as Federal Finance Minister of Pakistan.

AURANGZEB'S MOVE TO PUBLIC SECTOR

Aurangzeb spent several years as HBL's chief executive.

SALIM'S BACKGROUND

HBL announced the appointment on 11 March 2024; Nassir Salim had been the bank's Chief Operating Officer and brings some 35 years of banking experience.