Mobilink Jazz, a leading telecommunications company in Pakistan, has announced the appointment of Farrukh H Khan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and CEO of Micro-Finance Holdings (MFH), effective September 15th, 2024. Khan, a seasoned financial expert with over 30 years of leadership experience, will also join the board of Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd.
Farrukh H Khan’s impressive career spans various prestigious financial institutions. He has previously served as CEO of Acumen Fund, co-founder and CEO of BMA Capital Management, and CFO at American Express. His expertise in mergers and public offerings will significantly enhance Jazz’s financial strategy and innovation.
Khan expressed his enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “I’m excited to join Jazz during such a transformative time. The team has built outstanding businesses, and I’m eager to help drive the company’s ambitious vision to evolve into a ServiceCo. I look forward to driving financial innovation and supporting the company’s expansion into new sectors.”
This appointment coincides with Jazz unveiling its vision to transition from a mobile telecommunications company to a dynamic ServiceCo. Leveraging its core strengths in data and connectivity, Jazz aims to disrupt various sectors, including financial services, software development, data centers & cloud solutions, and entertainment.
Outgoing CFO, Gabor Kocsis, will remain with Jazz until the end of the year to focus on strategic projects that ensure a smooth transition and maintain momentum in ongoing initiatives.
Farrukh Khan’s appointment and Jazz’s vision to expand into new sectors signal an exciting new chapter for the company. With Khan’s financial expertise and Jazz’s commitment to innovation, the company is poised for significant growth and transformation in the coming years.
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