President & CEO, Habib Bank Limited
Muhammad Nassir Salim serves as President & CEO of HBL, bringing over 36 years of international and domestic banking experience across the USA, Abu Dhabi, and Pakistan. He has held senior leadership roles at American Express Bank, Citigroup, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, and is recognized for guiding large, complex financial institutions through periods of transformation.
Mr. Salim joined HBL in 2017, serving as Head of Global Operations, Head of Branch and Islamic Banking, and Chief Operating Officer before assuming the role of President & CEO in March 2024. Under his leadership, HBL continues to advance financial inclusion, digital transformation, SME and agriculture financing, and sustainability, while maintaining a strong focus on customer-centricity and operational excellence.
Beyond HBL, he serves on the Executive Committee of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) as Senior Vice Chairman and is a Director on the Board of HBL Zarai Services Limited. He has also held key positions including Director at the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited and Chairman of HBL Currency Exchange.
Mr. Salim holds an MBA in Finance from IBA Karachi, receiving the Finance Gold Medal and the IBA Distinction Award 2024, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP). His leadership reflects a commitment to innovation, growth, and strengthening Pakistan’s financial sector.