Faysal Bank reappoints Yousaf Hussain as president and CEO for three years

Faysal Bank Limited has reappointed Yousaf Hussain as president and chief executive officer (CEO) for another three-year term, according to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday.

The bank said its board of directors approved the reappointment during a meeting held on May 12, 2026.

According to the notice, the new term will become effective from August 15, 2026.

“The Board of Directors in its Meeting held on May 12, 2026, has re-appointed Mr. Yousaf Hussain as President & Chief Executive Officer of Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) for another Three (3) year term effective from August 15, 2026,” read the bank’s notice. 

According to the Faysal Bank website, Yousaf Hussain has more than three decades of experience in banking and finance and has previously held senior positions at ABN AMRO, Samba Bank, Mashreq Bank UAE and Mobilink.

He joined Faysal Bank in 2008 and played a key role in the bank’s transformation from a conventional lender into a full-fledged Islamic bank.

Under his leadership, the bank introduced various Islamic banking products and adopted technology-focused operational reforms aimed at improving customer services and efficiency.

Yousaf Hussain holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with specialisation in telecommunications and an MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences.