Mr. Muhammad Akmal, the current Managing Director of the Deposit Protection Corporation, boasts a wealth of experience as a central banker with a remarkable three-decade-long career in the banking sector. He embarked on his professional journey at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) back in 1991. Prior to his present role, Mr. Akmal held various pivotal positions at SBP, primarily focusing on foreign exchange regulation, banking regulation, conduct and supervision. His impressive skill set encompasses a wide array of competencies, including expertise in banking inspection, formulation and execution of Foreign Exchange Policy, Consumer Protection & Banking Conduct, formulation and implementation of Strategic and Business Plans.

Beyond his banking career, Mr. Akmal's influence extends into broader financial spheres. He has served as the Co-Chairman of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) Technical Committee, particularly in the domain of 'Financial Literacy & Consumer Protection'. Additionally, he has acted as the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Coordinator for SBP and its subsidiaries. He has also represented Pakistan as the Country Coordinator for the Asian Clearing Union, focusing specifically on import & export matters. He has further contributed his expertise as a member of the Grievance Redressal Committee under PPRA, as well as various committees within SBP.

Mr. Akmal's unwavering dedication to professional growth is evident through his active participation in numerous local and international training and attachment programs organized by central banks, the IMF, and the World Bank. He has also displayed a strong commitment to capacity building by conducting a variety of training programs, both for SBP and the broader banking industry. Notably, he has served as a resource person, imparting his knowledge and expertise in training programs at esteemed institutions such as the Foreign Services Academy, Government of Pakistan, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), trade bodies/chambers, and the National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF). He also shares his experience in the vital discussions on current issues, trends and challenges for central bankers on the global platform of The Central Banking.

List of past Managing Directors