Karachi — Meezan Bank appoints Dr Syed Amir Ali as New President and CEO, effective December 30, 2025, in a major leadership transition at Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank, the institution announced in a Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) filing on Tuesday.
Dr Syed Amir Ali succeeds Irfan Siddiqui, the founding President and Chief Executive Officer, who has led Meezan Bank since its early years and played a pivotal role in establishing Islamic banking as a mainstream financial system in Pakistan. Siddiqui will continue to contribute to the bank’s strategy as a member of the Board of Directors.
A seasoned Islamic banking leader, Dr Amir Ali has over two decades of experience in finance, corporate banking, and treasury operations, having worked with institutions like A.F. Ferguson & Co, Shell, BankIslami Pakistan Limited, and Meezan Bank itself. His qualifications include being a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Accountant, MBA and LL.B. graduate, and alumnus of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. Previously serving as Deputy CEO and CEO‑designate, Dr Amir Ali’s appointment reflects Meezan Bank’s focus on strategic continuity and innovation.
Under Siddiqui’s leadership, the bank expanded its branch network nationwide and won repeated industry accolades, including recognition as one of Pakistan’s Best Banks of the Year by CFA Society Pakistan.
Industry watchers underscore that strong corporate governance and leadership planning help Pakistan’s financial sector navigate challenges, including privacy and regulatory concerns over digital alerts and tax communications that tax filers have raised recently.
Dr Amir Ali’s leadership is expected to accelerate Meezan Bank’s digital transformation and deepen its market share amid rising competition in Islamic finance and fintech integration.
The appointment of Dr Syed Amir Ali as Meezan Bank President and CEO signals a deliberate succession plan aimed at sustaining growth and strengthening Pakistan’s Islamic banking infrastructure
