Board of Management
The Board of Management executes the approved strategy, drives operational excellence, and ensures robust controls. It is accountable for performance, customer service, innovation, and adherence to Shariah, regulatory, and governance requirements.
Mr. Abdul Wahid Rahimi – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mr. Rahimi has been serving as CEO of Pashtany Bank since August 2024, approved by Da Afghanistan Bank. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Banking & Finance and an MSc in Economics & Finance from the International Islamic University, Islamabad. With prior leadership at Bank-e-Millie Afghan as Accounting General Manager, he contributed significantly to financial reforms, liquidity management, and accounting modernization. Since joining Pashtany Bank in 2015, he has led key transformations in treasury, investments, and commercial strategy, ensuring Shariah compliance, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Mr. Ebadullah Abid – Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Mr. Abid is a results-driven finance leader with over 12 years of experience in Afghanistan’s banking sector. Appointed CFO of Pashtany Bank in March 2025, he oversees financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, and investments with focus on transparency and efficiency. Previously at Bank-e-Millie Afghan, he held senior roles including Acting CFO, Deputy CFO, and Deputy Chief Risk Officer. He holds an MSc in Banking & Finance from Kabul University and a BSc (Hons) in Economics from IIUI. His expertise covers risk management, portfolio investments, treasury operations, and financial modeling. He is fluent in Pashto, Dari, English, and Urdu.
Mr. Lemar Rahmani Stanikzai – Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Mr. Stanikzai, approved by Da Afghanistan Bank, serves as COO of Pashtany Bank. He holds an MBA from Kardan University and brings seven years of banking experience in operations, compliance, AML, and retail services. His career spans roles such as Teller, General Manager Operations, and Deputy COO. Passionate about business development and operational excellence, he has led initiatives in treasury management, marketing innovation, and strategic planning, helping strengthen Pashtany Bank’s presence in the Afghan market.
Mr. Zabih Akbari – Chief Credit Officer (CCO)
Mr. Akbari is Chief Credit Officer at Pashtany Bank, with expertise in banking supervision and credit risk. He holds a BA in Economics from Kabul University and an MBA from Kardan University. His experience includes serving in Da Afghanistan Bank’s Financial Supervision Department, where he oversaw Basel standards implementation across Afghan banks. He has also worked as CRO of Pashtany Bank (2016–2020). His leadership in credit risk frameworks and supervision has strengthened the bank’s governance, credit policy, and risk management systems.
Mr. Taza Gul Maroof – Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Mr. Maroof is a seasoned IT executive with over 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and banking technology. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Future University, Sudan, and certifications including CCNA, OCP, and CEH. At Pashtany Bank, he has led enterprise IT projects such as disaster recovery sites, server deployments, and firewall security (Sophos, Cisco, Cyberoam). Fluent in Pashto, Dari, English, Arabic, and Urdu, he is recognized for strong IT governance, digital transformation, and cross-cultural leadership.