NIFT Management

Javed Yousuf Edhi

CEO

Mr. Javed Yousuf Edhi, as Chief Executive Officer of National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT), brings his immense business and technical knowledge in Digital Strategy with Business Strategy and proven track of delivering large value IT & digital transformation project encompassing to 30+ years in various leadership roles at local and foreign banks in Pakistan. In his extensive career, Mr. Edhi has also established MNET Switch as CEO for shared ATM services in Pakistan and provided leadership in technology business development, digital financial services, cultivation of new and organic business opportunities to ensure successful delivery in highly dynamic banking industry.

Syed Hassan Haider Rizvi

General Manager Operations

As General Manager at NIFT, Hassan brings over 26 years of experience in banking technology, Core Systems implementation, IT Operations and Project Management. He is well-versed in leading design, development and the delivery of complex projects and solutions.

Syed Muhammad

CFO & Company Secretary

Syed Muhammad is a seasoned finance leader with over 18 years of progressive experience across multinational organizations, Syed Muhammad combines strategic insight with operational excellence to drive financial performance and organizational growth. As a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and an MS Business Analytics candidate, he blends technical expertise with data-driven leadership.

Syed Taufeeq Rauf

Head of Information Technology

An IT and management professional with 30+ years of exceptional track record in driving business excellence through efficient execution of high-end IT projects as well as developing turnkey IT applications for some of the leading entities in the region.

Tahir Lateef

Head of Internal Audit

Mr. Tahir Lateef is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a Fellow Member of ICAP. He has over 18 years rich experience in Audit and Finance. He has previously worked in reputable Asset Management Company and Family & General Takaful Company.

Muhammad Adeel Swaleheen

Head of Information Security

Mr. Muhammad Adeel Swaleheen joined NIFT as the Head of Information Security with over 8 years of extensive experience in the field of Cyber security.

Arsalan Ahmed Siddiqui

Head of Risk & Compliance

Mr. Arsalan Ahmed Siddiqui, an accomplished banking professional, possesses over eleven years of diverse experience encompassing Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crimes (KYC, AML, and Sanctions), Compliance, Risk, and Analytics.

Syed Kaleem Ahmed Riaz

Head of Human Resource & Legal

Kaleem holds a Master’s Degree in HR from the London School of Economics, an LLB, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Karachi University. With over 15 years of experience in human resources, he has previously served in key HR leadership roles at Meezan Bank and National Bank.

Arsalan Qasim

Head of Procurement and Administration

Arsalan Qasim is a seasoned management professional with over 16 years of diversified experience across the banking, financial services, and technology sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Procurement and Administration at National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT). He oversees end-to-end procurement operations, nationwide administrative functions, and strategic sourcing initiatives that align with the organization's objectives.