Mr. Ather Husain Medina (Chief Executive)

Mr. Ather Medina is an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi and holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Karachi. Ather Medina is a qualified professional with extensive work experience of over 29 years in the financial sector. His immediate prior assignment was as Head of Research at HMFSL. Earlier, he has worked as Director Business Development at BIPL Securities Ltd., as Chief Investment Officer at Alfalah GHP Investment Management Ltd. , as Head of Business Development at Invest Capital Investment Bank Ltd. and as Chief Investment Officer, and Chief of Operations at Atlas Asset Management Ltd

Mr. Mohammad Ali Jamall (Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary)

Mr. Mohammed Ali Jamall is a qualified chartered accountant from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Prior to his current role he was working as a VP in the Finance Division of Habib Metropolitan Bank Ltd. He also has extensive experience over 13 years of working in the audit and advisory field with leading audit firms which include A.F. Ferguson & Co., KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co., and Ernst and Young LLP (UK). During his tenor in the audit firms, he serviced a variety of clients including various banks, assets management companies and mutual funds.

Mr. Syed Ahsan Ali (Head of Institutional Sales & Business Development)

Mr. Ali is a highly accomplished Stock Broking Professional with over 28 years of experience in the financial markets, consistently driving business growth through exceptional sales expertise and a track record of exceeding performance targets. His immediate prior assignment was Head of Equity with Trust Securities & Brokerage. Earlier, he had worked as a Head of Business Development and Equity Sales department at Summit Capital Pvt. Limited, as a Head of Corporate Sales at Global Securities Pakistan Limited, as a Head of Equity at HabibMetro Financial Services, as a Head of Equity and Brokerage at Al-Hoqani Securities, started career with UBS Securities Pakistan Limited (formally Global Securities Pakistan Limited). Currently, as a Head of Institutional & business development at Habib Metropolitan Financial Services, Mr. Ali skillfully caters to  clients. His extensive expertise and deep understanding of the broking industry position him as a valuable asset in this competitive field.

Mr. Iftikhar Hassan (Head of Online Product)

Mr. Iftikhar Hassan is a Marketing & Product Development specialist, having an experience of more than 19 years in the Pakistan Capital Market, managing New Product Development & Launch, Customer Relationship, Business Management and Strategic Planning. His prior experiences include Head of Online - Optimus Capital Management Ltd., Head of Online & Retail – Ktrade, Head of Branches & Online - BMA Capital Management Ltd., Head of KASB Direct – KASB Securities and Marketing & Customer Services Manager – AKD Securities Ltd. He holds an MBA with majors in Marketing from Karachi University Business School, University of Karachi.

Ms. Uzma Taslim (Head of Research)

Ms. Uzma Taslim is managing the Research department of Habib Metro Financial Services (HMFS) as Senior Research Analyst. Previously, she was Director Research at Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). Ms. Taslim holds extensive experience of financial analysis, trade and equity research. She has served as the Head of Research at Alfalah Securities (Pvt.) Ltd. and as an Investment Analyst at Pak Libya Holding Company. She started her career as a Research Analyst at Atlas Asset Management after which she joined National Investment Trust (NIT) as an Investment Analyst. She earned her MBA from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi.

Mr. Muhammad Waqas Younus (Head of Operations & HR)

Mr. Muhammad Waqas Younus confidently leads as the Head of Operations, Administration, and Human Resources at HMFS. He has been an integral part of the company since its operations began in 2008, steadily advancing his career to this key leadership role. With an impressive 20 years of experience in the equity brokerage industry, Mr. Younus launched his career at ORIX Investment Bank and has consistently excelled in various capacities within compliance and operations. His Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Karachi has equipped him with a solid foundation, further enhancing his expertise in the financial sector.

Mr. Syed Abdul Basit Shah (Manager Information Technology)

Mr. Abdul Basit has over 12 years of experience in the Information Technology field, leading design, development, and delivery of complex projects and high performance solutions. Manage IT functions through governance, organizational and operational changes. Focus on user satisfaction, collaboration with stakeholders, understanding business issues and implementing technology solutions. His experience includes working in Atlas Bank Limited, Reckon Technologies, and Live Securities Ltd, By Qualification, he is a Bachelor’s in Telecom Engineering from Mohammad Ali Jinnah University.

Mr. Usman Shakeel (Head of Compliance)

Mr. Usman Shakeel currently serves as the Head of Compliance at Habib Metropolitan Financial Services Limited (HMFS). Mr. Usman Shakeel brings over 11 years of diversified experience in the capital markets, specializing in Legal Affairs, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management (LCR). Prior to joining HMFS, Mr. Shakeel served as Head of Compliance in Darson Securities (Pvt.) Limited.

He began his professional journey in August 2013 with the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC), where he served for over a decade. Notably, he was deputed to the Joint Inspection Team (JIT) formed under the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in December 2015, where he spent 8.5 years conducting inspections and audits of brokerage houses in line with the Joint Inspection Regulations, 2015. During his tenure with the JIT, he performed comprehensive audits across the industry in collaboration with CDC, PSX, and NCCPL.
 
He holds dual postgraduate degrees: Master of Business Administration (Finance) and Master of Arts (Economics) from the University of Karachi, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce.
 

 

 
 

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