Career
Progression

Career Progression

Career progression is the act of moving forward in your career. You may hear people talking about “climbing the ladder” at work, we at LOLC Microfinance bank believes in giving opportunities to our internal employees instead of recruiting from outside the industry. Some of our internally elevated staff to the higher level positions are as under;

Mr. Muhammad Yasin

Started working as Customer Relationship officer, then was promoted to Branch Manager. After few years he was again promoted to Area Manager position. He was performing remarkably well throughout the year. Due to his outstanding performance he was elevated as Acting Regional Business Head. As an Acting Regional Business head his performance was again outstanding. After 1 year the management decided to make him as Regional Business Head North Region – II.

Mr. Umair Sabir

Head of Human Resource

Since joining LOLC in 2017 as Senior Manager of HR and Admin, Mr. Umair has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and performance. His contributions played a key role in driving organizational success, and his dedication has been reflected in his impressive 97% performance rating.

In recognition of his achievements and leadership abilities, Mr. Umair was promoted to Head of HR in October 2022. He successfully completed the Fit & Proper Test as required by the Prudential Regulations for Microfinance Banks (MFBs), further validating his expertise and commitment to the role.

As Head of HR, Mr. Umair continues to lead with a focus on excellence and innovation, shaping the future of HR at LOLC through his strategic insights and dedication.

Mr. Shafiq Yousaf

Regional Business Head

We proudly celebrate the success of Shafiq Yousaf, who began his journey with LOLC Microfinance Bank in 2019. Over the past five years, Shafiq has successfully navigated challenges and achieved remarkable milestones. Starting as an Area Manager, he steadily advanced to his current role as Regional Business Head. His journey is marked by a focus on personal growth, team accomplishments, and valuable contributions to LOLC.

Mr. Abbas Khalid

Area Recovery Manager

Abbas’s five-year journey with LOLC Microfinance Bank, from Area Manager to Regional Recovery Manager, has been marked by outstanding achievements in collection and recovery. His efforts have been pivotal in driving results across the North Region.

Reflecting on this success, Abbas emphasizes the importance of teamwork and dedication: “Success is a testament to the hard work and commitment of every team member. I have witnessed the Bank’s growth and transformation. Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together leads to success.”

Mr. Lahiru Kodituwakku

Head of Liabilities and Priority Banking

Lahiru’s exceptional journey with LOLC began in August 2019 when he joined as Senior Manager Business. Upon his arrival in Pakistan, he took on the role of Regional Business Head, playing a key role in the development of the Islamabad Region. His dedication and achievements led to his appointment as Head of Assets in April 2022. By October 2023, Lahiru transitioned to lead the Liabilities function as Head of Liabilities, where he continues to drive transformation.

Throughout his tenure, Lahiru has focused on surpassing expectations, both for himself and his team. By emphasizing positive reinforcement and recognizing every effort, he has not only achieved personal milestones but also contributed to LOLC’s growth on both the credit and liabilities sides, helping to redefine the bank’s potential.