About Us

Dr. Hassaan Nizami
CEO
is a seasoned financial strategist and global investment expert with over 25 years of distinguished experience in banking, trade finance, and treasury operations. His career began in the banking sector, where he held senior leadership roles across the UAE and Pakistan, including as Country Head of Finance, Treasury, Financial Institutions, and Systems at a leading regional bank. Throughout his banking tenure, he successfully led strategic initiatives in trade finance, cross-border remittances, systems transformation, and treasury management, establishing a reputation for delivering impactful financial solutions in dynamic environments.
Currently, Dr. Nizami serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Africa Trade Finance Company (ATFCC), where he provides visionary leadership in structuring innovative trade finance solutions across Africa and global markets. His expertise in SBLCs, LCs, compliance frameworks, and fintech applications has enabled ATFCC to become a trusted partner in cross-border finance and development-focused investments.
In addition to his role at ATFCC, Dr. Nizami is the Chairman and Group CEO of Al Duha Group, a diversified conglomerate with business verticals in consultancy, project management, media, real estate, trade, and investment. Under his leadership, Al Duha Group has expanded its global footprint, with a focus on enabling strategic partnerships and sustainable economic growth.
Dr. Nizami holds an Honorary Doctorate in Management Sciences, and his thought leadership in financial innovation, trade facilitation, and economic development continues to shape the financial landscape across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.