Leadership & Advisory Board

Board-level expertise. Transformation execution. Practical advisory leadership.

The Code 66 brings together experienced professionals across governance, banking, finance transformation, technology, operations, AI and enterprise transformation.

40+Years senior leadership depth
CXOBoard and executive advisory
AIData science and technology advisory
GCCPakistan and Middle East focus
Core Leadership

Meet the experts behind The Code 66

A multidisciplinary leadership team combining governance discipline, financial transformation, technology strategy and execution capability.

Umer Dar

Umer Dar

Founder & Managing Director

Strategic technology and transformation leader focused on governance, AI enablement, enterprise systems and advisory-led growth.

Bilal Mustafa

Bilal Mustafa

Chairman

Former President & Chief Executive Officer of KASB Bank Limited (May 2013-August 2015), Managing Director of The Bank of Khyber (March 2008-March 2013), Chairman of First Allied Modaraba and Director of SME Leasing Limited. A distinguished banking leader and board director with deep expertise in governance, regulatory affairs, audit, risk and institutional leadership.

Ali Dar

Ali Dar

Chief Operating Officer

Operational leader responsible for execution discipline, client delivery coordination and strategic operating support.

Saba Bano

Saba Bano

Partner – Finance Transformation & Risk Advisory

Finance transformation leader with deep ERP, treasury, assurance and enterprise control experience across regional markets.

Syed Taqi Shah

Syed Taqi Shah

Executive Director

Leadership and organizational transformation professional supporting governance capability, people alignment and institutional execution.

Advisory Board

Specialist data science and AI advisory strength

Our advisory board strengthens The Code 66 with expertise in data science, machine learning, analytics, AI governance and intelligent enterprise transformation.

Dr. Khurram Shahzad

Dr. Khurram Shahzad, PhD

Senior Advisor – Data Science & AI

Academic, researcher and data science expert specializing in machine learning, NLP, data warehousing and business process analytics.

Dr. Adnan Abid

Dr. Adnan Abid, PhD

Senior Advisor – Data Science & AI

Professor of Data Science with expertise in computer science, machine learning, information systems and technology entrepreneurship.

Leadership Philosophy

Governance-led thinking with execution-focused delivery.

Our leadership model is built around practical advisory, measurable outcomes and high-trust client relationships.

01

Board-Level Perspective

We approach business challenges through governance, oversight, risk and long-term enterprise value.

02

Transformation Capability

We connect strategy with execution through process, systems, people and technology alignment.

03

Measurable Outcomes

Our focus remains practical: stronger controls, better decisions, lower risk and sustainable growth.

Advisory Strength

Multi-disciplinary expertise for complex business challenges.

Our leadership brings together governance, finance, risk, assurance, AI, technology and business transformation expertise.

G

Governance & Risk

Board advisory, risk visibility, controls, assurance and accountability frameworks.

F

Finance & ERP

Finance transformation, ERP implementation, reporting maturity and treasury discipline.

AI

Technology & AI

Digital transformation, AI governance, data advisory and intelligent decision systems.

Work with a leadership team that understands governance and execution.

Schedule a confidential discussion with The Code 66 advisory team.

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