Board of Management

Javed Zahiri

Deputy CEO

Mr. Zahiri is a professional banker having 17+ years of experience in various level positions as manager, deputy chief operating officer, acting chief operating officer, acting deputy CEO, acting chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the management at the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan formerly Bakhtar Bank. He has worked in close coordination with board of the directors, management board, towards growth of the bank’s business and achieve organizational excellence, and he played a vital role in the conversion of the bank to the first ever full-fledged Islamic Bank in the country.

Mr. Zahiri holds master's degree in Business Administration from Dunya University Kabul Afghanistan as well as BBA in Business Administration from Ghazi Amanullah Khan Institute of Higher Education Kabul, Afghanistan. He has also attended other essential courses during his career, including a certification in professional Islamic banking from EAIFE (European Academy for Islamic Finance and Economics) in Istanbul, Turkey, certification of completion for successfully completing AML/CFT Compliance Training for board of Management and Board of supervisors, AAOIFI sensitization program for director and senior management of IFI’s  and a certification in Islamic Banking and Finance from Earnest and Young Kabul, Afghanistan

Overall, Mr. Zahiri is a highly expert and valued professional in the banking industry, with a demonstrated history of success and leadership. His contributions to the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan have been noteworthy, and his expertise and skills have made him a helpful asset to the organization.

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