Ahmad Jawid Wahidi

Ahmad Jawid Wahidi has extensive work experience in the banking industry. Ahmad Jawid started their career in 2003 as the Secretary of the Executive Vice President at ARC (Afghanistan Construction Company LLC). In 2006, they joined Afghanistan International Bank as the Executive Assistant to the CEO before moving on to the role of Public Relations & Marketing Manager. Ahmad Jawid then served as the Head of Executive Department & High Flyer, where they supported the CEO in day-to-day operations and built strong networks with external stakeholders. Ahmad later became the Head of Banking for Small Businesses, responsible for managing the bank's small business loan portfolio and maintaining relationships with international agencies supporting SME programs. Ahmad Jawid then transitioned to the role of Senior Manager Strategic Planning, where they developed and implemented strategic plans for the business and corporate level. In 2018, Ahmad became the VP and Head of Business Banking, expanding the bank's loan portfolio and signing loan portfolio guarantee agreements. In 2019, they were promoted to VP and Head of Institutional Banking, where they managed relationships with institutional banking clients and played a key role in resolving liquidity issues faced by aid agencies after a banking industry downturn. Currently, Ahmad is the VP and Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking at Afghanistan International Bank, responsible for implementing and achieving the bank's commercial strategy and managing relationships with large corporate banking clients, institutional banking clients, and international organizations. Additionally, Ahmad has also served as a Supervisory Board Member for the Afghanistan Public Policy & Research Organisation, providing technical advice on financial and management systems.

Ahmad Jawid Wahidi earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on 360 Degree Business from the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) between 2011 and 2013. In September 2019, they also obtained a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS) certification from ACAMS.