Karachi, August 25, 2026: Abdul Wahid Sethi has assumed charge as the Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), effective August 21, following the completion of the previous President and CEO’s tenure.
The Finance Division made the appointment under the Corporate Governance Regulatory Framework, ensuring continuity in the leadership of the bank.
Sethi Brings Over Three Decades Of Experience
Sethi has more than 30 years of experience across Pakistan’s public and private sectors, with expertise in financial management, auditing, risk management, governance and internal controls.
He has been associated with NBP since November 2009 and has held several senior positions within the institution.
He has served as NBP’s Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since September 2017. Previously, he headed the Audit & Inspection Group and served as Secretary to the Board Audit & Compliance Committee.
Extensive Professional Background
Before joining NBP, Sethi held senior roles in several organisations.
His experience includes working as an Internal Audit Specialist with the Punjab Government’s Education Department under a World Bank-supported public financial management initiative. He also served as Head of Business Risk Services at Grant Thornton – AASR.
His earlier professional experience includes positions at Sui Southern Gas Company, New Allied Electronics (LG) and Harvest Smartend Securities.
Focus On Leadership Continuity
Sethi’s appointment provides leadership continuity at NBP while the government proceeds with the process of selecting a permanent President and CEO.
With his extensive institutional experience, he will oversee the bank’s operations, financial management and governance during the interim period.
Sethi is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a qualification he has held since 2001. He also holds an MBA in Finance from Imperial College of Business Studies, Lahore.