Jameel Ahmed

Jameel Ahmad is a Pakistani banker who has served as the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) since 26 August 2022. He has formerly also served as a Deputy Governor in the SBP from April 2017 to October 2021.

Education Ahmed completed his MBA from the University of the Punjab in 1988 and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (FCMA) since 1994, Fellow Member of the Institute of Bankers Pakistan (FIBP) since 1993, and Fellow Member of the Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan (FCIS) since 1992.

Career Ahmed held various senior positions at the State Bank of Pakistan and the Saudi Central Bank. His association with the SBP dates back to 1991, where he served in various capacities, including the SBP Deputy Governor and executive director. One of his first tasks as Governor was to chair a monetary policy meeting to consider the bank's policy rate. During his tenure, Ahmed is expected to continue his focus on modernizing the banking system in Pakistan and driving economic growth in the country.