Saleem Ul Haq

Saleem Ul Haq has extensive experience in the banking industry, with a focus on operations and leadership roles. Saleem is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) since July 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Executive Officer at Africa & Gulf Bank from March 2020 to July 2021.

Before joining Africa & Gulf Bank, Saleem held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Bank One from January 2018 to March 2020. In this role, they were responsible for the strategic leadership of the COO functions, supporting the financial performance and market position of Bank One in Mauritius and International Markets.

Saleem also served as the Chief Operating Officer for Absa & Africa Cards at Barclays Africa Group Limited from January 2014 to December 2017. In this role, Saleem was responsible for the strategic leadership of the COO functions for the cards business in Africa, supporting its financial performance and market position.

Prior to their time at Barclays Africa Group Limited, Saleem served as the Chief Operating Officer at Barclays Bank Egypt from June 2011 to December 2013. In this role, they were responsible for the strategic leadership of the COO functions, supporting the financial performance and market position of Barclays Bank Egypt.

Before joining Barclays Bank Egypt, Saleem worked at Barclays as the Regional Head of Operations - Emerging Markets from January 2007 to July 2011. Saleem provided senior operations leadership within Barclays Emerging Markets, covering 14 countries in Asia, MENA, and Africa.

Saleem's early career included a long tenure at Citi, where they held the role of Vice President from September 1992 to December 2006.

Overall, Saleem Ul Haq has a diverse and successful work experience in the banking industry, with a focus on operations, strategic leadership, and supporting financial performance and market position.

Saleem Ul Haq completed their Master's in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the Institute of Business Administration. Saleem attended the institute from 1995 to 1997.