Mr. Manzoor Ahmed

Mr. Manzoor Ahmed is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Acting Managing Director of National Investment Trust Limited (NIT). In his capacity as COO, he is responsible for overseeing the organization’s operations and managing an investment portfolio exceeding Rs. 215 billion. He brings with him more than 35 years of extensive experience in the mutual fund industry, having served NIT in several key leadership roles across capital market operations, investment management, product development, research, and regulatory liaison.

Mr. Ahmed has twice served as Managing Director (Acting) of NIT, first from May 2013 to May 2014, and subsequently from September 2017 to February 2019, during which he provided strategic leadership and operational continuity. He holds an MBA degree and a D.A.I.B.P. qualification, and has also served as a Council Member of the Institute of Bankers Pakistan. Currently, he is pursuing Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III.

In addition to his academic and professional credentials, Mr. Ahmed has attended several advanced executive training programs conducted by internationally renowned institutions, including London Business School (UK), Institute of Directors, London, and Financial Markets World, New York (USA). Mr. Ahmed possesses vast experience in corporate governance and has served on the Boards of numerous top-ranking Pakistani companies across diverse sectors of the economy. Presently, he represents NIT as a Nominee Director on the Boards of several leading national and multinational organizations, including commercial banks operating in Pakistan. He is a Certified Director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.

Beyond his professional engagements, Mr. Ahmed is a member of the Defence Authority Country & Golf Club, Karachi, the Rotary Club of Karachi, and serves on the Executive Committee of a hospital dedicated to the welfare of underprivileged communities.