Tasawar Hussain

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DEPUTY CEO & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

ASA MICROFINANCE BANK (PAKISTAN) LTD

Jan 2017 - Current (9 years 4 months)

• Deputy CEO (EXCO Member). Leading multi-year business strategy, core banking operations, institutional assessments, credit ratings, and ongoing local market audit/regulatory compliance requirements for ASA-MICROFINANCE BANK as part of a rapidly growing microfinance institution (100% owned subsidiary of ASA-INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC; HQ in the Netherlands). • Leading in-country (Pakistan) operations (345 branches; 2,500 employees; 600,000+ active clients) and corporate strategy alignment with ASA-INTERNATIONAL GROUP (2.4 million clients; 12 Asia & Africa Markets; 13,000 staff; $380M Gross Loan Portfolio) with direct leadership oversight for ASA-International Operations (Philippine, Uganda, Ghana, Sri Lanka & Nigeria). • Deputising for CE

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Financial & Strategy Consultant

AFGHANISTAN FINANCIAL SERVICES

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year 1 month)

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)

ISLAMIC BANK OF AFGHANISTAN (Formerly BAKHTAR BANK)

Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 (6 years 1 month)

• COO (Board Member). Led 5-Year Strategy Roadmap (Vision) to become a leading Islamic Banking & Financial Institution in Afghanistan (100%-owned subsidiary of AZIZI BANK) involving bank-wide transformation, restructuring and turnaround plans to consolidate entire business with fewer branches, centralized functions and improved commercial/revenue performance. • COO leadership for new Islamic Banking Model. Gained board approval for taking advantage of new growth opportunities in Islamic Banking (a rapidly changing segment), including shaping business model, transformation roadmap, legal/regulatory compliance and staff training/cultural change to embed new ways of working (1,200 HQ staff; 63 retail branches). • Cross-functional leadership

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HEAD OF BANKING OPERATIONS (Corporate & Retail Divisions)

MASHREQBANK (HQ),

Jan 2001 - Jan 2011 (10 years 1 month)

• Progressed into an Assistant Vice-President (Operations & General Services) role. Senior Leadership Team Member with strategic oversight for bank operations transformation, back-office centralization, and cost reduction programs to create a more resilient multi-channel bank across Retail Account Management, Corporate, Online (website), and Local Branch Networks. • Achieved high impact results. Led digital/technology transformation implementing new core banking platforms, MASHREQ Business Online Platform, launching new product/service propositions, and strengthening bank operations service delivery for a growing UAE retail network (54 branches) and international bank operations in Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, and Kuwait. Additionally, managed

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Operations Team Leader (Regional Processing Centre)

MASHREQBANK (HQ),

Jan 1995 - Jan 2000 (5 years 1 month)

As the Operations Team Leader at the Regional Processing Centre, I was responsible for overseeing the centralized operations across the UAE, which included managing 56 branches to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery. My role involved coordinating with various teams to streamline processes and enhance operational performance. Additionally, while my focus was on operations, I also engaged in activities related to fintech, customer acquisition, financial compliance, community engagement, community building, and growth strategy, as these elements are crucial for understanding the broader context of operational success and customer satisfaction in a dynamic market environment.

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Senior Auditor & Trainee Accountant Roles

JAWAID & CO., CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Jan 1988 - Jan 1995 (7 years 1 month)

As a Senior Auditor and Trainee Accountant, I was responsible for conducting thorough audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations for a diverse portfolio of clients. My role involved analyzing financial statements, identifying discrepancies, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance financial performance. Additionally, I completed my CA articleship, which provided me with extensive experience in audit processes and compliance standards. While my primary focus was on auditing, I also gained insights into various business strategies, including fintech innovations, customer acquisition techniques, community engagement initiatives, and growth strategies, which enriched my understanding of the broader financial landscape.

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