Abhi Fintech Limited UAE has announced the appointment of Kabeer Naqvi as its new Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), marking a strategic move aligned with the company’s mission to accelerate financial inclusion and empowerment across emerging markets.
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Kabeer Naqvi, one of Pakistan’s most prominent banking and fintech leaders, was instrumental in leading the acquisition of FINCA Microfinance Bank Pakistan by Abhi — a landmark transaction that transformed a struggling microfinance institution into Abhi Microfinance Bank. Naqvi led the deal as principal advisor, helping reposition the bank into a future-forward platform focused on access to finance for underserved communities.
As Entrepreneur in Residence, Kabeer Naqvi will now work directly with Abhi Fintech’s board and management team, advising on strategic initiatives while mentoring leadership to drive operational excellence across the group’s Pakistan operations.
Naqvi also thanked Abhi’s founders and board for their trust and belief in his leadership, noting the collaborative spirit and shared ambition to reshape financial services in the region.
He further acknowledged the State Bank of Pakistan’s enabling regulatory framework, which allowed new investors like Abhi to enter the market and push forward the agenda of financial and social inclusion.
Abhi Fintech UAE’s appointment of Kabeer Naqvi comes at a time when the company is scaling its fintech footprint across Pakistan and the wider region. The move signals Abhi’s commitment to leveraging Naqvi’s extensive experience in banking, fintech, and strategic transformation to accelerate its next phase of growth.
With Naqvi now embedded within Abhi’s leadership structure, the company is poised to further strengthen its vision of building inclusive, future-ready financial solutions for emerging markets.
