BankIslami has announced the appointment of Saira Gabol as its new Head of Human Resources, marking an important step in the bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its organizational culture and align its human capital strategy with long-term growth objectives. With an extensive career spanning more than 18 years, Saira brings deep expertise in human capital management, talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, and employee engagement across both local and international markets.
Her appointment reflects BankIslami’s commitment to fostering a progressive and dynamic workplace culture that empowers employees and drives collective excellence. As Head of Human Resources, Saira will oversee the bank’s comprehensive HR transformation agenda—focused on cultivating leadership, enhancing workforce capability, and embedding a culture of innovation and accountability across all business functions.
Throughout her career, Saira has worked with leading organizations in various industries, building a strong reputation for her strategic approach to HR leadership and her ability to integrate people development with business transformation. Her expertise lies in designing and implementing effective HR frameworks that promote organizational agility, strengthen performance, and align workforce objectives with corporate vision.
At BankIslami, her leadership will play a pivotal role in driving cultural transformation initiatives that focus on employee empowerment, inclusivity, and collaboration. She will be leading efforts to enhance HR systems and digitalize core human resource functions, ensuring greater efficiency and transparency across the employee lifecycle. Saira’s focus on continuous learning, leadership development, and employee well-being is expected to reinforce BankIslami’s position as an employer of choice within Pakistan’s banking industry.
Her approach to human capital management emphasizes the strategic role of HR in enabling business success. By aligning talent strategies with operational goals, she aims to foster a performance-driven culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and long-term professional growth. Under her leadership, BankIslami’s HR division is set to evolve as a key enabler of organizational transformation—shaping policies and practices that support both people and performance.
Saira’s appointment comes at a time when the banking sector is undergoing rapid digital and structural transformation, demanding a more adaptive and future-ready workforce. Her extensive experience in managing diverse teams across markets positions her well to navigate these changes, ensuring that BankIslami continues to attract, retain, and develop top talent capable of meeting the evolving needs of a technology-driven Islamic bank.
Her leadership will not only strengthen internal systems but also help shape an organizational culture that values transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. By integrating human capital initiatives with the bank’s growth strategy, Saira aims to build a resilient and motivated workforce that can contribute meaningfully to BankIslami’s vision of sustainable progress.
With this appointment, BankIslami reaffirms its focus on people as the cornerstone of its success. Saira Gabol’s strategic insight and leadership in human resources will be instrumental in guiding the bank toward its next phase of cultural and operational transformation—anchored in innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.
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