Our Core Team

Sikander Gulzar

More than 2 decades of leadership experience with global consulting firms, including as Senior Partner, Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Consulting Pakistan, CEO of Grant Thornton Technologies, and Director and Chairman of Grant Thornton Consulting Bangladesh. Advises on business strategy and M&A assignments, primarily focusing on the financial services sector

Tariq Hameed

20+ years experience in financial services, spanning across Asia, the UK & the Middle East at global financial institutions including Standard Chartered, Citibank, Dubai Islamic Bank Group and the Islamic Development Bank Group. Has held leadership positions across various functions in real estate finance, transaction banking, wealth management, wholesale banking, and retail banking

Ali Abbas Sikander

C-Level Executive with 20+ years of experience in Digital Financial Services, Development Finance and Banking, driving e-business, customer solutions, strategic partnerships, governance, revenue generation and innovative financial solutions through technological advancement. Currently a Subject Matter Expert with World Banking Group / IFC. Worked across the Middle East, and assisted the HQ in Fintech investment scouting and due diligence 

Adnan Afaq

35+ years of experience, with an emphasis on accounting, banking, and risk. 30 years in C-suite positions, with 17 years as CEO. Led the setup of 3 financial institutions, and transformation of a Credit Rating Agency, in addition to paving the way for new-to-market financial products. Initiated ratings business in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Iran. Additional expertise in strategy, transformations, consumer banking and business development 

Danish Khan

9+ years of experience, 7 of which have been managing projects in Pakistan, with an emphasis on business and HR strategy development. Core expertise are in project management, change management, primary & secondary research, executive search, and stakeholder engagement. Key clients include UBL, PMIC, U Microfinance Bank, and IFC

Ahmed Faraz Qahir

30 years of experience, with an emphasis on delivering strong results & meaningful change for a diverse set of financial institutions. Core skills include formulating and guiding institutional strategy. Focus areas include transaction banking, financial supply chain development, creating an enabling environment for financial inclusion, digital financial services and correspondent banking

Natiq Ali

5+ years of experience in the financial services sector and has worked in investment banking, private equity, capital markets and credit ratings. Before joining Access, Worked for development financial institutions. Continues to hone his expertise in business strategy formulation, financial modeling, research, and consulting. Key clients include Benazir Income Support Program

Hammad Noor

4+ years of professional experience in banking with expertise in structuring products and  services for banks and aligning them with local and global industry trends. Core skills include market assessment, product design, landscaping and industry analysis. Before joining Access, worked for banks in the investment banking and corporate banking divisions