The Reset Seminar 2026
Mr. Zafar Masud, President & CEO of The Bank of Punjab, is honored to participate in the Reset Seminar 2026 as the event’s Chief Guest.
With a career spanning nearly three decades, Mr. Masud brings a wealth of experience from his leadership roles at American Express Bank, Citigroup, Dubai Islamic Bank, and Barclays, as well as his service on the Board of Directors of the State Bank of Pakistan.
Currently serving as the Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association and Non-Executive Chairman of OGDCL, Mr. Masud continues to be a driving force in Pakistan’s financial sector. Under his stewardship, The Bank of Punjab has seen unprecedented growth, with deposits, advances, and profitability more than tripling. He looks forward to sharing insights on the future of the industry at this prestigious gathering.
Event Details
- Event: The Reset Seminar 2026
- Theme: The Retail Banking Playbook
- Organizer: Green Peak International (CEO: Salman Sarwar Butt)
- Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Venue: Pearl Continental Hotel (Karachi)
Keynote Speakers
- Zafar Masud: President & CEO, Bank of Punjab.
- Tim Brown: Non-Executive Chairman, Secure Trust Bank.
- Xi Liang: Head of AI, Mashreq Bank.
- Atif Bajwa: President & CEO, Bank Alfalah.
Panel Discussion
- Topic: “Winning Customers in 2026-2030” – Strategies for winning, retaining, and deepening relationships in a digital-first environment.
- Participants:
- Atif Salim Malik: COO, JS Bank.
- Muhammad Nassir Salim: President & CEO, HBL.
- Basir Shamsie: President & CEO, JS Bank.
- Saadya Riaz: Head Wealth & Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB).
- Amir Khan: CEO, Dubai Islamic Bank.
- Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz: President & CEO, HBL Microfinance Bank.
- Maha Shahzad: Founder, Bus Caro.
Panel Discussion 2
- Topic: “Digital Solutions & AI in Retail Banking” – Moving from AI ambition to execution and building sustainable AI capabilities.
- Participants:
- Mir Nejib Rehman: COO, Pakistan Banks’ Association.
- Nofel Daud: CDO, Bank of Punjab.
- Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad: CEO, Mashreq Pakistan.
- Yahya Khan: CDO, Bank Alfalah.
- Haaris M. Chaudhary: President & CEO, Mobilink Bank.
- Habibullah Khan: Co-Founder & CPO, Brandneu.
- Hassan Abbas: CEO, Sky47.
Presenters
- Najeeb Agrawalla (CEO, 1LINK): Discussing interoperability.
- Ajanthan Sivathas (AJ) (CIO, Standard Chartered Bank): Discussing redefining trust and client experience.
- Waqas Javed, PhD (Divisional Head of Data Analytics and AI, BOP): Discussing scaling AI responsibly.
- Abu Abdullah Ashar Naeem (Co-founder & CEO, WAI Industries): Discussing the AI paradox.
Sponsors & Partners
- Title Sponsor: Standard Chartered.
- Keynote Sponsor: Mashreq.
- Gold Sponsors: JS Bank and The Bank of Punjab (BOP).
- Associate Sponsors: HBL Microfinance Bank, Mobilink Bank, PayPak, Bank Alfalah, and WAI.
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