Habib Bank Limited (HBL) recently marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s digital transformation journey by hosting the country’s first-ever SAFe® Meetup at Sky Tower, Karachi. The event brought together leading figures from the Agile community to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and strengthen business agility across industries.
The meetup was designed to build momentum around Agile transformation frameworks, particularly the SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework), which has become a global standard for scaling Agile across large enterprises. By bringing together industry leaders, practitioners, and coaches, the event aimed to deepen understanding, encourage best practices, and help organizations adapt to rapidly changing business landscapes.
The gathering was attended by prominent figures including Jamal Nasir, Chief Human Resource Officer at HBL; Babette Van Den Berg, Agile Coach and Consultant at Achmea; Zeenat Fadwani from Agility Whiz; and Phil Knight, Vice President Partner Alliances at Scaled Agile. Their participation underscored the event’s focus on connecting local talent with international Agile expertise.
Speaking at the meetup, Jamal Nasir highlighted the importance of cultivating a culture of agility within enterprises. He emphasized that adopting frameworks like SAFe® enables organizations to become more adaptive, customer-focused, and innovation-driven. As Pakistan’s corporate sector embraces digital transformation, structured Agile practices can play a key role in driving sustainable growth.
Babette Van Den Berg and Zeenat Fadwani shared practical insights from their global and regional experiences, focusing on how organizations can successfully scale Agile beyond pilot teams and projects. They discussed strategies to overcome cultural and operational barriers, highlighting the power of leadership alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning.
Phil Knight addressed the evolving global landscape of Agile transformations, noting how SAFe® has enabled businesses around the world to enhance speed to market, improve quality, and foster innovation. His session linked these global lessons to the emerging opportunities in Pakistan’s technology and financial services sectors.
The event created a vibrant space for knowledge exchange among Agile practitioners, technology leaders, and transformation enthusiasts. Interactive discussions centered on the future of Agile in Pakistan, with participants exploring how SAFe® practices could reshape enterprise delivery models, enhance operational efficiency, and accelerate digital product development.
By hosting this pioneering event, HBL reaffirmed its position as a leader in driving organizational agility within the financial sector. As the country’s technology ecosystem grows, initiatives like this are expected to strengthen Agile adoption and help organizations respond more effectively to customer and market needs.
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