Maya Inayat Ismail Appointed Chairperson of HBL Microfinance Bank
— January 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD ( AIA ) HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) announced the appointment of Maya Inayat Ismail as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, succeeding Rayomond H. Kotwal.
Maya Inayat Ismail brings over 25 years of experience in the financial sector, with a strong focus on financial services institutions, managing strategic partnerships, and strategy formulation to benefit people at the grassroots level. She has been a member of the Board of HBL Microfinance Bank since 2016 and Chair of the FISC Committee, reflecting her passion and dedication to financial inclusion.
“I am deeply humbled and honoured to take on the role of Chairperson of HBL Microfinance Bank,” said Maya Inayat Ismail. “We strive to create a financially inclusive Pakistan; I am committed to building on the incredible progress the Bank has made under Rayomond H. Kotwal’s stewardship.”
Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman – HBL, expressed his confidence in Maya Inayat Ismail’s appointment, saying, “Maya Inayat Ismail’s expertise, coupled with her unwavering commitment to financial inclusion, will further enhance HBL Microfinance Bank’s ability to address the needs of underserved communities in Pakistan.”
Maya Inayat Ismail’s appointment marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the first woman to Chair an Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) institution, reflecting the organization’s vision to break barriers in leadership.