Pareesa Afreen 
Dec 30, 2025
An undated image of Meezan Bank President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Syed Amir Ali. — Meezan Bank
Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL), Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank, has announced a key leadership change with the appointment of Dr Syed Amir Ali as its president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The appointment will take effect from December 30, 2025, replacing Mezaan Bank's Founding President and CEO Irfan Siddiqui.
The development was shared in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. In its filing, the bank said Dr Ali has been appointed as president and CEO in place of Siddiqui, who will continue to serve as a member of Meezan Bank's board of directors.
The Board of Directors paid glowing tribute to the long-time leadership that Siddiqui had provided, describing his role as central in the growth and success of Meezan Bank.
The Board elaborated that his vision and dedication resulted in establishing Islamic banking in Pakistan and transforming Meezan Bank into one of the strongest corporate institutions in the country, recognised at the global level.
With over 20 years of experience in finance, treasury, investment, and corporate banking, Dr Ali is an experienced Islamic banking professional.
His career profile, available on Meezan Bank’s official website, includes experience in various positions at local and international organisations, such as A.F. Ferguson & Co., Shell, BankIslami Pakistan Limited, and Meezan Bank.
Ali holds multiple professional qualifications, including a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the United States, an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification from the United Kingdom, and a Chartered Accountant (CA) certification from Pakistan.
He also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hamdard University and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Karachi.
He first joined Meezan Bank in 2006, later moved to BankIslami in 2018, and rejoined Meezan Bank in 2023, setting the stage for his elevation to the top leadership role.
