04/12/2025
GoldFin Limited (GoldFin) is delighted and takes pride in announcing the appointment of Mr. Kabeer Naqvi as an Independent Director on the Board of GoldFin.
GoldFin is the pioneering NBFC in Pakistan that serves as the strategic platform to offer gold-backed financing (GBF) as part of its organic business and also facilitates the partners banks / FIs to acquire GBF on their own balance sheet. This unique business model is focussed on leveraging the intrinsic value of gold as collateral; effectively reducing credit risk while offering accessible financing solutions to individuals and enterprise clients. In our endeavor to reinforce the business momentum and enhance the trust of the premier platform: the appointment of Mr. Kabeer Naqvi as the Independent Director marks an important milestone; as he joins the passionate forum in search of excellence in all fields and strengthen the brand.
With over 24 years of leadership experience in banking, fintech and digital financial services, Mr. Kabeer is widely recognized for transforming financial institutions and driving financial inclusion to empower the underserved communities. As the President & CEO of U Microfinance Bank, he was awarded the Global 3G (Cambridge IFA) Best Emerging Leader in the Corporate Sector 2021. He held the distinction as the Chairman of Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN) and presently he is the Entrepreneur in Residence at Abhi Fintech UAE. He led the landmark acquisition and transformation of FINCA Microfinance Bank into Abhi Microfinance Bank. He equally enjoys professional interaction at the global level and has been an avid representative of the microfinance on the sidelines of Davos Economic Forum -Switzerland.
His expertise in governance, finance, risk, digital strategy and turnaround management will significantly strengthen GoldFinβs pursuit to responsible scale-up and setting up new industry benchmarks. We are confident that with his independent perspective, global experience, and visionary leadership, he will be a great asset and support to accelerate GoldFinβs growth as Pakistanβs leading NBFC in GBF with the transformative impact.
With enthusiasm and warmth, we welcome him to the Board of Directors of GoldFin as an Independent Director.