President & CEO, Faysal Bank Limited
Yousaf Hussain is President & CEO of Faysal Bank Limited, with over 30 years of experience in banking and finance, having held senior roles at ABN AMRO, Samba Bank, Mashreq Bank-UAE, and Mobilink. He joined Faysal Bank in 2008 and has been instrumental in driving the Bank’s transformation and growth.
Under his leadership, Faysal Bank transitioned from a conventional bank into one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks. He introduced innovative Islamic products and enhanced operational efficiency through a customer-focused, technology-driven approach. This large-scale conversion was recognized by the Islamic International Rating Agency (IIRA) as the world’s largest Islamic banking conversion, reflecting his pivotal role in reshaping Pakistan’s banking landscape.
He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) and has previously served as Senior Vice Chairman. He is also President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), a Council Member at the National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF), and a Director at the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), while contributing to IBA’s Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance.
Mr. Hussain holds a BS in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) and an MBA from LUMS. He is recognized for promoting diversity, inclusion, and CSR, with a focus on education, health, and environmental sustainability.