Meet Our Board of Management
Mr. Salim Habibi
CEO / Partner
Mr. Habibi is an Afghan Professional Banker having 15 years of practical experience in both public and private sectors of Afghanistan. Mr. Habibi owns an MBA degree in Finance & Operation. He is result-driven Operations Management professional with 12 years consecutive work experience in the area of Finance & particularly banking; excellent communication & trouble shooter, solving problems while there could be any possible solution to the problem. Experience finance expert with a proven record of establishing cross functional partnership to deliver visible results.
Mr. Samrat Dutta
Chief Marketing & Communciation Officer
A result oriented and a seasoned banker with more than 25 years of profound and diverse experience in banking operations, sales & marketing, international relationships, business collaborations, institutional sales, managing key firm accounts, financial institutions, corporate communications, advisory and managing portfolios of more than USD 500 Million. A motivated team player with immense knowledge of multi-tasking and meeting strict deadlines. Strong visionary and strategic planning to achieve targeted objectives.
Innovative and a result-driven professional focused on achieving exceptional results in highly competitive environments that demand continuous improvement as a leader. A multi-task manager who is paying close attention to details. Self-motivated, high energy, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Very flexible in a changing work environment. A thought leader and a strategy execution specialist with hands-on experience in managing a large team and working under challenging circumstances.
Mr. Raza Shah
Senior Consultant
Mr. Raza Shah is a career banker with over 25 years of professional experience spread across Retail, Commercial, Wholesale, Corporate, & Investment Banking and has served in Asia and the Middle East markets. Mr. Raza has done his Masters in Public Adminsitration (Major in Finance). He has been on key person position in various organizations and have been on their executive management team, risk management and other committees.
Mr. Raza has proven success in starting up business into new financial markets, procuring licenses for financial insitutuions into new markets, optimizing the brand image, setting up structured products, authoring & producing new policies and procedures, and training diversified multicultural teams.
Mr. Raza is highly skilled in overall business management, operations, trade finance and credits, strong internal controls, compliance, risk management, treasury management, private equity and funds administration and HR administration. Elite presenters with the talent to achieve ambitious outcomes by galvanizing teams, building allies, and selling ideas across the financial markets. Possess communication skills, ability to build robust relationships and synergy across business lines to drive positive change.
Mr. Jayanta Ray
Senior Advisor
Jayanta Ray is a career Banker who acquired profound banking experience of more than 26 years in the Banking Industry of India in different key positions and proved his professional mettle in his 7 years of banking experience in Afghanistan on various executive incumbencies including Chief Risk Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Advisor to the Board of Supervisors. Since 2021 he is associated with a FinTech Company in India as Chief Banking Officer. He holds academic credentials of M. Com, MBA, and CAIIB from India. Currently, Mr. Ray works as the Advisor with Lead Excellence Assurance Advisory Audit Services Company
Mr. Ajmal Asif
Head of PD
Mr. Ajmal Asif Durrani is an Afghan professional equipped with a master’s degree in business administration from Kardan University and a bachelor in English literature from Kabul university of Afghanistan with an attractive CGPA. Mr. Ajmal Asif Durrani possesses 22 years of practical experience in capacity building and academic development. It is worth mentioning here that Mr. Ajmal Asif Durrani obtained various professional training from well-known institutions in Afghanistan. At the moment, Lead Excellence Audit and Advisory Services Company has the privilege of having Mr. Ajmal Asif Durrani as a Head of professional development PD Section.
Mr. Elyas Roheen
Auditor
Mr. Mohammad Elyas Roheen is a distinguished member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK, maintaining an excellent standing. With a robust background working alongside international organizations, he boasts a solid 7 year tenure in audit services with exemplary skills in the audit planning and execution. Mr. Roheen ‘s expertise extends to compliance and quality assurance, change management, policy review and adept handling of fraud investigation, making him a significant contributor to our company. Currently Mr. Roheen works as an auditor with Lead Excellence Audit & Advisory.
Mr. Anwar Shinwari
Risk Management Expert
Mr. Mohammad Anwar Shinwari is an Afghan national equipped with 12 years of experience in establishing policy development, auditing and Risk Management. Mr. Shinwari has worked in several key positions in both national and international organizations. Mr. Mohammad Anwar Shinwari has obtained professional certifications in risk management and auditing from well-known institutions. currently he works as head of risk management unit with Lead Excellence Audit and Advisory Services Company.
Mr. Noman Kawasg
Capacity Building Specialist
Mr. Noman Kawash is a highly motivated professional Afghan with a Master of Business Administration degree specializing in Finance. Mr. Noman Kawash is equipped with ten years of experience in the field of Project Management, internal control and procurement. Mr. Noman Kawash obtained various certificates and training in the arena of project management and internal control and capacity building. Currently Mr. Noman Kawash Leading the Capacity Building Unit of Lead Excellence Audit and Advisory.
Mr. Ali Mushtaq
Islamic Banking Advisor
Mr. Mushtaq secured the LLB from Peshawar university and postgraduate in business from Griffith University Brisbone Australia followed by postgraduate in Islamic banking & Finance from Pakistan. Mr. Ali works Chief Islamic Banking Officer & other key positions with Afghan banks, he was the project head for conventional to Islamic banking conversion major commercial banks in Afghanistan.
Dr. Khalid Noor
Program Manager
Mr. Khalid Noor is an Afghan professional holds a master degree in business administration specialization from Kardan University with high CGPA. Mr. Khalid Noor is equipped with 18 years’ experience in the field of program management and human resources management in ministry of rural rehabilitation and development and other international NGOs. Worth to mention that Mr. Khalid Noor obtained several national and international trainings in the project management, human resources management. Currently Mr. Khalid Noor works as a Program Manager with Lead Excellence Audit and Advisory Services Company.
Dr. Kalimullah Khan
Research Expert
Dr. Kalimullah Khan hold PhD with diverse skill set encompassing research, management, survey design, training and development. With a multidisciplinary background, he brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to integrate academic and industry. Dr. Khan expertise spans various domains, including survey design, field research, quantitative and qualitative methods. Dr. Khan has a keen ability to identify relevant research questions, design rigorous studies, and analyze data using advanced statistical methods. His research contributions have been widely published in reputable journals.
Mrs. Shakiba
Reporting & Data Analysis
Miss. Shakiba Sahibzada is a professional Afghan having 17 years of practical in field of program management, entrepreneurship, community development organizer, social work specialist, gender equality and capacity building specialist. Miss. Shakiba Sahibzada, holds its bachelor in economics from jami university Herat, Afghanistan will attractive GPA. Beside she graduated from kardan sharq institute of health science as midwifery. Current she works as Reporting/Data Analysis Specialist master trainer with Lead Excellence Audit and Advisory Services Company.
Meet Our Board of Management
Mr. Salim Habibi
CEO / Partner
Mr. Habibi is an Afghan Professional Banker having 15 years of practical experience in both public and private sectors of Afghanistan. Mr. Habibi owns an MBA degree in Finance & Operation. He is result-driven Operations Management professional with 12 years consecutive work experience in the area of Finance & particularly banking; excellent communication & trouble shooter, solving problems while there could be any possible solution to the problem. Experience finance expert with a proven record of establishing cross functional partnership to deliver visible results.
Mr. Samrat Dutta
Chief Marketing & Communciation Officer
A result oriented and a seasoned banker with more than 25 years of profound and diverse experience in banking operations, sales & marketing, international relationships, business collaborations, institutional sales, managing key firm accounts, financial institutions, corporate communications, advisory and managing portfolios of more than USD 500 Million. A motivated team player with immense knowledge of multi-tasking and meeting strict deadlines. Strong visionary and strategic planning to achieve targeted objectives.
Innovative and a result-driven professional focused on achieving exceptional results in highly competitive environments that demand continuous improvement as a leader. A multi-task manager who is paying close attention to details. Self-motivated, high energy, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Very flexible in a changing work environment. A thought leader and a strategy execution specialist with hands-on experience in managing a large team and working under challenging circumstances.
Mr. Raza Shah
Senior Consultant
Mr. Raza Shah is a career banker with over 25 years of professional experience spread across Retail, Commercial, Wholesale, Corporate, & Investment Banking and has served in Asia and the Middle East markets. Mr. Raza has done his Masters in Public Adminsitration (Major in Finance). He has been on key person position in various organizations and have been on their executive management team, risk management and other committees.
Mr. Raza has proven success in starting up business into new financial markets, procuring licenses for financial insitutuions into new markets, optimizing the brand image, setting up structured products, authoring & producing new policies and procedures, and training diversified multicultural teams.
Mr. Raza is highly skilled in overall business management, operations, trade finance and credits, strong internal controls, compliance, risk management, treasury management, private equity and funds administration and HR administration. Elite presenters with the talent to achieve ambitious outcomes by galvanizing teams, building allies, and selling ideas across the financial markets. Possess communication skills, ability to build robust relationships and synergy across business lines to drive positive change.
Mr. Jayanta Ray
Senior Advisor
Jayanta Ray is a career Banker who acquired profound banking experience of more than 26 years in the Banking Industry of India in different key positions and proved his professional mettle in his 7 years of banking experience in Afghanistan on various executive incumbencies including Chief Risk Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Advisor to the Board of Supervisors. Since 2021 he is associated with a FinTech Company in India as Chief Banking Officer. He holds academic credentials of M. Com, MBA, and CAIIB from India. Currently, Mr. Ray works as the Advisor with Lead Excellence Assurance Advisory Audit Services Company
Mr. Ali Mushtaq
Islamic Banking Advisor
Mr. Mushtaq secured the LLB from Peshawar university and postgraduate in business from Griffith University Brisbone Australia followed by postgraduate in Islamic banking & Finance from Pakistan. Mr. Ali works Chief Islamic Banking Officer & other key positions with Afghan banks, he was the project head for conventional to Islamic banking conversion major commercial banks in Afghanistan.
Dr. Kalimullah Khan
Research Expert
Dr. Kalimullah Khan hold PhD with diverse skill set encompassing research, management, survey design, training and development. With a multidisciplinary background, he brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to integrate academic and industry. Dr. Khan expertise spans various domains, including survey design, field research, quantitative and qualitative methods. Dr. Khan has a keen ability to identify relevant research questions, design rigorous studies, and analyze data using advanced statistical methods. His research contributions have been widely published in reputable journals.
Mr. Ajmal Asif
Head of PD
Mr. Ajmal Asif Durrani is an Afghan professional equipped with a master’s degree in business administration from Kardan University and a bachelor in English literature from Kabul university of Afghanistan with an attractive CGPA. Mr. Ajmal Asif Durrani possesses 22 years of practical experience in capacity building and academic development. It is worth mentioning here that Mr. Ajmal Asif Durrani obtained various professional training from well-known institutions in Afghanistan. At the moment, Lead Excellence Audit and Advisory Services Company has the privilege of having Mr. Ajmal Asif Durrani as a Head of professional development PD Section.
Mr. Elyas Roheen
Auditor
Mr. Mohammad Elyas Roheen is a distinguished member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK, maintaining an excellent standing. With a robust background working alongside international organizations, he boasts a solid 7 year tenure in audit services with exemplary skills in the audit planning and execution. Mr. Roheen ‘s expertise extends to compliance and quality assurance, change management, policy review and adept handling of fraud investigation, making him a significant contributor to our company. Currently Mr. Roheen works as an auditor with Lead Excellence Audit & Advisory.
Mr. Anwar Shinwari
Risk Management Expert
Mr. Mohammad Anwar Shinwari is an Afghan national equipped with 12 years of experience in establishing policy development, auditing and Risk Management. Mr. Shinwari has worked in several key positions in both national and international organizations. Mr. Mohammad Anwar Shinwari has obtained professional certifications in risk management and auditing from well-known institutions. currently he works as head of risk management unit with Lead Excellence Audit and Advisory Services Company.
Mr. Abdul Shakoor Jawad
Lead Consultant
Abdul Shakoor Jawad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the American University of Afghanistan and a Master’s degree in Policy Analysis from the International University of Japan. With over a decade of experience in development projects across Afghanistan, he specializes in rural development, energy, project management, grant management, research, and humanitarian aid. Abdul Shakoor is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that drive positive impact and resilience within communities. His expertise and leadership make him a vital asset to development initiatives in complex environments.
Mr. Noman Kawasg
Capacity Building Specialist
Mr. Noman Kawash is a highly motivated professional Afghan with a Master of Business Administration degree specializing in Finance. Mr. Noman Kawash is equipped with ten years of experience in the field of Project Management, internal control and procurement. Mr. Noman Kawash obtained various certificates and training in the arena of project management and internal control and capacity building. Currently Mr. Noman Kawash Leading the Capacity Building Unit of Lead Excellence Audit and Advisory.
Dr. Khalid Noor
Program Manager
Mr. Khalid Noor is an Afghan professional holds a master degree in business administration specialization from Kardan University with high CGPA. Mr. Khalid Noor is equipped with 18 years’ experience in the field of program management and human resources management in ministry of rural rehabilitation and development and other international NGOs. Worth to mention that Mr. Khalid Noor obtained several national and international trainings in the project management, human resources management. Currently Mr. Khalid Noor works as a Program Manager with Lead Excellence Audit and Advisory Services Company.
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