Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary
Acting President/Chief Executive Officer
Haaris Chaudhary is an illustrious and results-driven professional with over 20 years of diverse and dynamic experience in Banking & Finance, Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, Multi-Channel Product Distribution, Risk Management, and Public Policy. He has held prominent positions at some of the world's most prestigious institutions, including Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays Bank, ABN AMRO Bank, and Citibank, among others. Haaris previously served as member of Board of Directors for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL). He is currently serving as Member and Director of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) board and is also the chairman of PIACL Procurement Committee.
Haaris's experience extends to managing financial institutions through economic cycles, emphasizing credit strategy development, portfolio management, regional governance, remedial planning, and receivables management. Celebrated for his exceptional ability to engineer business turnarounds and inspire teams to unparalleled success, he is a fervent advocate for harnessing the power of technology and finance to transform the lives and livelihoods of Pakistanis.
Prior to his tenure at Mobilink Bank, Haaris served as the CEO of the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, where he significantly impacted 40 million beneficiaries nationwide through an investment exceeding PKR 70 billion. His extensive experience in serving underserved communities through seamless digital connectivity and microfinance facilities has been instrumental in boosting business portfolios through innovative, digitally-led interventions.
Haaris Chaudhary's leadership is characterized by an unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of growth and innovation. He is dedicated to developing senior executives and staff, creating an environment that thrives on continuous learning and advancement. At Mobilink Bank, his vision of 'growth with purpose' is centered on improving the lives and livelihoods of unbanked and underbanked Pakistanis. His strategic focus includes Women Empowerment, Green Financing, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), ensuring the bank stays relevant and ahead of the curve in addressing the evolving needs of consumers, macroeconomic dynamics, and regulatory requirements.
Haaris has represented Pakistan with distinction on numerous prestigious international platforms such as GSMA, ITU, South Asian Microfinance Network(SAMN) and notably at COP28, where he underscored the vital intersection of gender and climate change in advancing sustainable climate finance for Pakistan.