Saira Shahid Hussain

Ms. Saira Shahid Hussain is driving forward the Human Capital vision and plans for developing on array of Human Resources initiatives across Allied Bank Limited. She holds over 20+ years of diversified experience in the field of Human Resources working for various National and International level organizations. She held multiple leadership roles with various corporate sectors across Pakistan. She joined ABL in 2011 and has played a pivotal role in devising and implementing best HR practices at the Bank. She provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans and is responsible for developing and executing Human Resource strategy in support of the overall business plan, strategic direction and vision of the Bank, specifically in the areas of strategic planning and recruitment, talent management, change management, organizational performance management, training & development and compensation & benefits management. She gained several significant experiences incorporating restructuring, change management, union negotiations and has the rich experience of HR in establishing new multinational organization. Ms. Saira holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a ‘Certified Master Trainer’. She is a recognized thought-leader, speaker on the topics of leadership, gender diversity, career progression and youth employment. Besides participating on various national and international strategic forums, she has represented Pakistan as Gender Ambassador on Global forums. Since 2013, she has held the additional role of Chief Anti-Harassment Officer for the Bank. She is committed to developing best Human Capital for Business support while enhancing talent and experience by enabling growth of next generation of skilled professionals and business leaders for the organizations. She possess an empathetic approach towards problem solving and is committed to develop the Bank as a positive employer brand. At Allied Bank she is presently designated as Chief Human Resources.