Waqas H.

Waqas H. is an accomplished cybersecurity and risk management professional with extensive experience in leading information security and operational risk initiatives across prominent financial institutions. Currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer at HBL Microfinance Bank LTD since March 2022, Waqas has previously held strategic positions such as CISO at Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited and Director of Risk & Control Management at du. Waqas has a strong background in technology risk, business continuity management, and Basel compliance, holding leadership roles at Al Hilal Bank, Meezan Bank Limited, and several others. An educational foundation in finance and computer science, including advanced degrees in Information Security and an MBA in Finance, complements Waqas's expertise in managing complex risk frameworks and driving operational excellence.