RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: The federal government has appointed Jameel Ahmad, presently working as Executive Director, State Bank of Pakistan, as deputy governor, SBP for a period of three years with effect from 11th April, 2017.

Jameel’s illustrious career as an accomplished central banker spans over 26 years working at senior positions at the State Bank of Pakistan and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA).

Prior to his appointment as deputy governor, he was serving as Executive Director, Banking Supervision Group and Financial Stability. He has also served as Group Head, the Operations, Banking Policy & Regulations, Development Finance, and Financial Resource Management.

Jameel is a member of SBP’s Monetary Policy Committee and various other management committees of the bank. He also represents SBP on two international committees, including Financial Stability Board (FSB)’s Correspondent Banking Coordination Group and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS)’s Task Force on Prudential Treatment of Assets.