Sarwar joined SBUK as a CEO and the Executive Director in 2015, responsible for the 1st Line of Defence Business Lines.

Sarwar has been with SBL since 1984 gaining experience in Trade Finance, Credit and Operations. Thereafter, participated in senior management roles for over 10 SBL branches. Prior to his current position Sarwar was the CEO of Sonali Bank Ltd, India operations for 5 years.

Sarwar enjoys traveling the world with a good book.

Steve joined Sonali Bank (UK) Limited as Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer in December 2016, responsible for 2nd Line of Defence Control Departments.

He joined us from Bank of Beirut (UK) Ltd where he held the similar position of Head of Risk & Compliance holding SMF4, SMF16 & SMF17. He has gained over 30 years of experience in the financial industry working for similar foreign banks including larger global investment banks such as Credit Agricole & BNP Paribas.

Catch Steve cruising down the streets on his motorbike.

Peter joined Sonali Bank (UK) in July 2018 as the Senior Head of Finance.

Peter has been in the Finance industry for over 20 years. Prior to his current position he has worked for Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Royal Bank of Canada.

Peter is a family man who enjoys days out with his children.

Kazim joined SBUK as the Head of Finance in 1994.

Kazim has had over 30 years of experience in Trade Finance and has previously worked for BCCI and in International Trade. Prior to his career in the Trade Finance sector he was a business person in Bangladesh.

Kazim enjoys cricket and is a great supporter of the Bangladesh national cricket team

Khaledur joined SBUK in September 2016 as the Senior Operations Manager.

Previously Khaledur held a position as the Senior Principal Officer at Sonali Bank Limited in Dhaka and a Fund/Treasury Manager at Sonali Bank Limited, India. Over the years he has carried out a number of roles in varies departments such as remittance, International Trade Finance, Foreign Currency Control and AML.

Khaledur enjoys watching movies and spending time with his family.

James joined SBUK in 2017.

James has 20 years of experience within technology. Over the last 10 years he has focused on technology specifically for the banking sector and was appointed CTO for Sonali Bank at the start of 2018. Prior to banking James built up his experience across a diverse range of industries, including oil/gas, sports, manufacturing and shipping.

James is a sports enthusiast and enjoys motorbike track days.

Mahmud joined SBUK as Chairman in December 2017. Previously he has worked for Citi Group (in Tokyo & London) as a Director heading the risk structuring and assessment division. Mahmud has also worked for Deutsche Bank & Nikko Salomon Smith Barney in Tokyo.
In the last few years he has founded financial organisations including an Asset management Company, a Merchant Bank and in 2015, a Bangladesh Bank licensed Financial Institution.

Obayed joined Sonali Bank Limited as CEO in August 2016. Prior to this Mr. Masud held the position of Managing Director at Karmasangsthan Bank from October 2014 to August 2016 and has also carried out various senior positions at Argrani Bank.

Fazlul joined Sonali Bank (UK) Ltd as a Non-Executive Director in May 2018. Currently he holds a position as the Director of Sonali Bank Ltd. Fazlul also works for the Government of Bangladesh Finance Ministry where he is involved in Regulations and Policy formation which includes Trade Finance.

Sarwar joined SBUK as a CEO and the Executive Director in 2015, responsible for the 1st Line of Defence Business Lines. Sarwar has been with SBL since 1984 gaining experience in Trade Finance, Credit and Operations. Thereafter, participated in senior management roles for over 10 SBL branches. Prior to his current position Sarwar was the CEO of Sonali Bank Ltd, India operations for 5 years.

Steve joined Sonali Bank (UK) Limited as Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer in December 2016, responsible for 2nd Line of Defence Control Departments. He joined us from Bank of Beirut (UK) Ltd where he held the similar position of Head of Risk & Compliance holding SMF4, SMF16 & SMF17. He has gained over 30 years of experience in the financial industry working for similar foreign banks including larger global investment banks such as Credit Agricole & BNP Paribas.

Paul joined Sonali Bank (UK) Ltd as a Non-Executive Director in January 2017. Paul is an Operational and technical expert with over 30 years of experience in the finance sector and has held COO, CIO and programme directorships positions at various financial institutions.

Peter joined Sonali Bank (UK) Ltd in January 2019. He has over 30 years of experience as a chartered accountant, regulator, senior compliance officer and governance, risk & compliance consultant.