Citi Pakistan has announced the appointment of Habib Yousuf as Citi Country Officer (CCO) and Banking Head, effective December 15, 2025. In this role, he will succeed Ahmed Bozai and report to Naveed Kamal, Sub-Cluster & Banking Head for Middle East & Pakistan.
As Citi Pakistan’s Country Officer, Habib Yousuf will be responsible for delivering the full value of Citi’s global network to clients in the country, managing regulatory relationships, overseeing legal entity management, and driving the execution of the bank’s transformation initiatives across Pakistan.
Prior to joining Citi, Yousuf served as Regional Director for South Asia at British International Investments (BII), overseeing teams across Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. He has also held senior leadership positions at HBL, including Head of Strategy, Regional General Manager for Afghanistan & Bangladesh, and Head of Financial Institutions, where he managed cross-border operations and key global financial institution relationships.
Commenting on the appointment, Naveed Kamal said, “Pakistan is an important growth market for Citi. I am confident that Habib Yousuf’s leadership will enable us to continue to provide support to and deliver the full value of Citi’s network to our clients in the country.”
Citi has been serving clients in Pakistan since 1961. Leveraging decades of product expertise and extensive local market knowledge, the bank has built strong relationships with stakeholders across the country, positioning it to support ongoing growth and transformation initiatives under Yousuf’s leadership.
The appointment reflects Citi’s continued commitment to strengthening its presence in Pakistan, enhancing client engagement, and supporting the development of the country’s financial sector through experienced and visionary leadership.
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