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Mr. Wazir Ali Khoja

A well known seasoned Banker with over 32 years of work exposure in Project Financing, Capital and Equity Market Operations and Treasury Affairs, Mr. Wazir Ali Khoja is a welcoming asset in the mutual fund industry, placed at a lead position of Managing Director National Investment Trust.

A focused and goal oriented professional with a track record of a dedicated thirty years of service to MCB, his prowess to immerse himself in his work is par excellence. From branch network management to deposit mobilization, from loan portfolios to human resource management, Mr. Khoja has firsthand experience and expertise in the said subjects.

Mr. Wazir Ali Khoja is also well versed with the organizational setup of NIT, serving as its Deputy Managing Director in 1994. Relying on his vast commercial banking exposure, NIT will strongly benefit from his joining in attracting and managing a sustainable growth in its retail customer base.

Beyond his professional wisdom, Mr. Khoja has also been an active member of the society in promoting young talent in Sports – whether it be Cricket, Football or Hockey. His contribution to PCB as a Governing Board member has been invaluable - his devotion has seen many players climb the ranks in local as well as international circuits.

Mr. Manzoor Ahmed

Mr. Manzoor Ahmed is Chief Operating Officer and currently managing equity portfolio of NIT worth over Rs. 70 bn. He has experience of over 20 years of the mutual fund industry and has been placed at many key positions within NIT which includes capital market operations, investments, research and liaising with the regulatory authorities. He is Masters in Business Administration from Bahauddin Zakariya University – Multan and D.A.I.B.P from Institute of Bankers of Pakistan. At present, he is also a candidate of CFA Level III. Mr. Ahmed has attended various training courses organized locally and internationally. He also represents NITL as Nominee Director on Board of Directors of different companies.

Mr. Shahid Anwar

Presently, he is Head of Personnel Department as well as the MD’s Secretariat. Mr. Anwar has been associated with NIT for the last 6 years, having an overall corporate experience of over 32 years including a long association with Investment Corporation of Pakistan at key positions. He holds Masters Degree in Business Administration and D.A.I.B.P from Institute of Bankers of Pakistan. Mr. Anwar also represents NIT as Nominee Director in a number of companies.

Mr. Aamir Amin

He is the Chief Financial Officer of NITL, since 2008 with over 12 years of total work experience. Mr. Amin is a Chartered Accountant by profession from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan with training from Ernst & Young- Pakistan and also a Certified Information Systems Auditor. Mr. Amin is also representing NIT as Nominee Director on various Boards.

Mr. Kaleem N. Ahmad

He is the Head of the Legal Affairs Department of NITL, with over 14 years of corporate experience, primarily with Orr, Dignam & Co. and Hafeez Pirzada Law Associates, and was in independent practice for a few years before joining NITL. Mr. Ahmad’s focus has been on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and enforcement issues related to infrastructure projects (mainly telecoms and power) including negotiating the associated concession, turnkey construction, and off-take agreements as well as the project financing documents. He holds a Law Degree from the University of Punjab, prior to which he read Mechanical Engineering at the University of London. He also represents NITL on the board of various listed companies.

Mr. Asim Rafiq

Mr. Asim Rafiq is presently working as Head of Internal Audit at NITL. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, with training from A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants and also a Certified Internal Auditor from the Institute of Internal Auditors, USA. He has a work experience of over a decade, substantially in financial services sector. In addition to his responsibilities as Head of Internal Audit, Mr. Rafiq is also representing NITL as a Nominee Director in different companies.

Ms. Neelofar Hameed

Ms. Neelofar Hameed is the Company Secretary of NITL and is also holding the position of Head of Corporate Governance & Corporate Affairs Department. Ms. Hameed has 25 years of working experience including Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance. She is a Mechanical Engineer, from NED University, as well as a Certified Chartered Secretary. She is also a qualified Mediator & Master trainer (CEDR, UK-IFC) on Alternate Dispute Resolution as well as a Certified Director (Risk Metrics, USA-IFC).

Mr. Latif A. Bawany

Head of Brand and Media at NIT, Latif Bawany has over 13 years of diverse media experience including advertising, brand management, electronic media and media planning, posted as the Head of Sales and Marketing for CNBC Pakistan in his previous assignment. His work exposure has been strongly influenced by working with global institutions such as Mc Cann-Ericsson, J. Walter Thomson, MindShare and CNBC Pakistan. Mr. Bawany holds a Marketing degree specializing in marketing management from Southeastern University. He holds the distinction of being a globally recognized brand custodian for Unilever Personal Care (circa 2000).