“Even today, I feel the same level of passion and energy that I felt on day one that CDC is an ideal example of a wholesome Pakistani platform that has leveraged technology for the ultimate objective of more transparency, better governance, enhanced confidence and lasting relationships. As one of the pioneering team members who joined CDC Information Technology department right before the inception of its commercial operations in 1997, I feel immensely excited that even two and a half decades down the lane, the journey of excellence, innovation and team spirit is progressing with an ever-growing momentum and vigor, transforming a basic depository service to a full-fledged capital market institution which is now completely integrated with the larger financial industry. I am really grateful to Allah SWT to have some wonderful colleagues including regulators, board members, supervisors – especially our (late) CEO Mr. Hanif Jakhura, peers, my team members, technology partners and above all, customers who not only helped to shape CDC’s marvelous trajectory but also helped to define my own career.”