The Education Trust is delighted to welcome Mr. Salim Raza as the new Chairperson to the Board. With over 40 years of extensive experience in the banking and financial sector, Mr. Raza brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He has held the esteemed position of the 15th Governor of
the State Bank of Pakistan, following a distinguished career in international banking.
Mr. Raza’s business acumen encompasses credit and corporate finance, real estate, and global asset management. As the former CEO of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), he spearheaded numerous innovative initiatives to deepen debt capital markets, broaden financial inclusion, enhance credit access for the agricultural and SME sectors, and reform the banking sector for greater efficiency and economic empowerment. His contributions were further recognized when he was appointed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s Economic Advisory Council in September 2018.
Having held various significant positions at Citibank NA both in Pakistan and abroad, Mr. Raza currently
serves on the Boards of Karandaaz Pakistan, Manzil Pakistan, Indus Earth Trust, Habib University, and
the Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust. He is also an adjunct professor at the Institute of Business
Administration (IBA), Karachi, specializing in Political Economy.
Mr. Salim Raza’s remarkable career and profound contributions to the financial sector make him an
invaluable asset to our Board. We are confident that his leadership will guide us towards new heights of
excellence and innovation.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Salim Raza as theChairperson of our Board.