Akif Shaikh is an Islamic banking expert with over 15 years of professional experience offering innovative Sharia-compliant products, digital solutions, and innovative services. With specialties in retail banking, product and segmentation, transformation, portfolio management, SME banking, and strategy and marketing, Shaikh has worked across the Middle East (including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates) and Pakistan. Prior to joining Al Rajhi Bank, Akif Shaikh was a founding member of the Mashreq Al Islami (UAE) and Al Hilal Bank (UAE) core team that played a significant role in the launch of the Islamic window and establishment of a full-fledged Islamic bank in record time.
