Bilal Ahmad

Bilal Ahmad is an experienced Economic Growth and Agri Finance Advisor at BAZ Consultants (Private) Limited since January 2018. Bilal has held multiple leadership roles, including Project Team Lead for Donor Mapping at WaterAid Pakistan (October 2023 - January 2024) and various specialist positions at Oxford Policy Management, AFC Agriculture and Finance Consultants, and the Asian Development Bank. Notable contributions include developing strategies for green financing, leading credit guarantee projects in Laos, and addressing funding gaps in the education sector. Bilal's previous roles span organizations like IFAAS, Mercy Corps, and CARE, demonstrating expertise in SME financing, credit risk, and blended finance. Bilal holds a PhD in Fintech from Asia e University, alongside several relevant qualifications in Islamic finance and business management, underscoring a strong academic foundation in economics and finance.