KARACHI: Jameel Ahmad has taken the charge as the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for the next five years after his appointment was approved by President Dr Arif Alvi.
Ahmad has previously served the bank as deputy governor and executive director.
The post fell vacant in May after former SBP governor Reza Baqir’s term expired and the coalition government decided against extending his tenure further.
Following Baqir’s exit, Murtaza Syed, being the senior-most deputy governor, assumed the position of acting governor.
According to his SBP profile, Ahmad’s career as a central banker spans over 31 years in various senior positions at the SBP and the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
His association with the SBP dates back to 1991 and he served the bank in various capacities including deputy governor from April 2017 to October 2021 and executive director.
