Our Management
Mr. Akbar Bilgrami
Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Corporate finance, business strategy, contract negotiation and banking.
Akbar Bilgrami founded Bridge Factor & holds over 40 years of International experience in banking and corporate finance. Before Establishing Bridge Factor in 2005 he headed the Management Consultancy Division of Grant Thornton (Pakistan Practice). Akbar has been involved in a number of projects in an advisory capacity covering Loan Syndications, acquisitions in the Banking, Telecom, Power and Manufacturing Sectors, as well as major privatisation transactions. Given his vast international experience and expansive network of contacts, Akbar has been instrumental in arranging equity and debt finance for major clients, structuring and negotiating mergers & acquisition deals, and providing negotiation support in complex transactions on the national and international front.
abilgrami@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Waseem Raza
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Infrastructure sector advisory, contract negotiation, capital raising & restructuring
Waseem is a founding Director of Bridge factor, Chartered Accountant and fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. He holds more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure transactions, project evaluations, mergers & acquisitions, project management and system designing. Before Assisting in Establishing Bridge Factor he served with Grant Thornton (Pakistan practice) as manager consulting, and thereafter with Haliburton’s LMK Resources (a Geo-IT Company) as Manager Finance. Waseem has extensive experience and expertise in handling financial advisory assignments with respect to Infrastructure Projects including construction of highways/ roads, grain terminals at sea, multistory buildings/ complexes, housing colonies, dams and tunnels.
wraza@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Ashruff Hasan Rana
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
Power Sector, Project Development, Contract Negotiation and Fund Raising (Debt & Equity).
As a Director, Ashruff has been instrumental in establishing Bridge Factor as a top tear advisory firm, with impeccable track record and unmatched service delivery. He leads the Power Sector practice of the firm and has spearheaded the effective thrust towards Renewable Energy in Pakistan. To his credit are almost 70% (50MW x 16 = 800 MW) of the Wind Energy Projects to have achieved Financial Closing. By qualification Ashruff is a Chartered Accountant, and a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. His experience of Corporate & Project Finance, Transaction Advisory & Structuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial and Management Advisory spans over 2 (two) decades. He has also presented, as a Power Sector specialist, at a number of local and international Conferences / Seminars.
a.rana@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Ahmad Khan
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
orporate finance, M&A advisory, capital raising & restructuring and privatizations
Ahmad is an experienced investment banker with more than 22 years of professional experience in corporate finance, privatizations, M&A advisory and management consulting. He has actively closed/worked on advisory mandates worth USD 7 billion. His experience in privatization sector spans on last 15 years where he worked on nearly USD 4 billion mandates which includes both sell side and buy side advisory. Ahmed has been instrumental in obtaining recognitions and accolades from reputed accreditation organizations including Euromoney, Bloomberg, Thomson, Factset, The Banker and CFA Association of Pakistan. Ahmad is a Chartered Accountant and fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
ahmad.khan@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Yasar Najib
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
Energy sector advisory, capital raising and restructuring, contract negotiation
Yasar holds with him more than 20 years of experience in project development and management, debt arrangement and structuring, fund management and financial advisory. He was the Chief Financial Officer of Foundation Power Company Daharki Limited before joining Bridge Factor, where he specialized in contract negotiation, finalization of project agreements and arrangement of financing. He brings with him intensive experience from the corporate sector having worked with Fauji Foundation, Private Power and Infrastructure Board and Petroleum Exploration (Pvt.) Limited. Yasar is a Chartered Accountant and fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
yasar@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Sohail Ali Zaidi
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
Corporate finance, M&A and transaction structuring advisory and contract negotiation
Sohail is a Director at Bridge Factor (Private) Limited, and holds with him more than 19 years of experience in strategy formulation, long term planning, business development, financial analysis, capital raising, and mergers & acquisition. Before joining Bridge Factor he has served with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu International (DTTI-Pakistan Practice) and and Moores Rowland International (Pakistan Practice). Sohail has been led transactions from inception up till success in the power sector, telecom sector, infrastructure sector and banking.
sohail@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Khwaja Huzaifa
Director
Karachi, Pakistan
Corporate & Project finance, M&A advisory, Capital Raising, Restructuring and Privatizations
Mr. Huzaifa has more than 15 years of experience in Banking and Transaction Advisory services. Before joining Bridge Factor, Mr. Huzaifa worked as a Senior Manager – Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, where he has led advisory transactions for a number of projects in the Power, Infrastructure Sector, Banking and the Telecom Sector. He holds an MBA from IBA Karachi and a BSc Honors degree from LUMS. He is presently managing the Karachi Office.
huzaifa@bridgefactor.com
Executives and Staff
Amina Ansari
Senior Manager
Project finance, Capital Raising, Debt Restructuring, Financial Modelling, Project Development
Amina has 10 years of experience spanning over the Investment Banking and Power Sector industries. She has been a key team member in landmark listed debt and equity issues including PKR 2.0 bln retail TFC issue of KE and PKR 12.2 bln IPO of HBL. Before joining Bridge Factor, Amina managed to secure debt commitments for a 350 MW green field coal IPP under development from a consortium of local and Chinese (Sinosure backed) Banks. She holds a BSc Honors degree in Mathematics, with a minor in Economics from LUMS.
amina@bridgefactor.com
Fahad Parvez
Senior Manager
Islamabad, Pakistan
Infrastructure Advisory, Project Finance, M&A, Renewable Energy, Financial Modeling, Pitch Books, Report Writing
Fahad is a seasoned transaction advisory professional with over eight years of experience in project finance and M&A, specializing in energy and infrastructure. He has a proven track record of executing complex transactions, developing advanced financial models, and creating impactful presentations. His expertise includes structuring high-value transactions, optimizing client value, and fostering strategic partnerships. Fahad holds a degree in Economics and Finance from the University of London.
fahad@bridgefactor.com
M. Faran Khan
Assistant Manager
Islamabad, Pakistan
With 7 years of experience, Faran has experience in sell-side as well as buy-side in the private equity space. He has worked in various international organizations as financial analyst including S&P Global Market Intelligence.
His last appointment was with Capventures (Private Equity fund) and PNO Ventures (Venture capital fund) as an Investment Associate and was responsible for the preparation/assessment of pitch decks, financial modelling, cash flow forecast and valuations. He also worked with Microsoft, Seattle Washington where he worked as a Data Scientist. Faran holds a Master’s in Financial Mathematics from George Washington University, USA.
faran@bridgefactor.com
Suleman Ashraf
Assistant Manager
Karachi, Pakistan
Suleman has over 4 years of experience of working as a sell-side equity analyst where he predominantly covered autos, fertilizers and chemical sectors
Suleman has over 4 years of experience of working as a sell-side equity analyst where he predominantly covered autos, fertilizers and chemical sectors. He joined Bridge Factor in 2021 and is involved in various transactions, developing financial models for project finance and corporate finance deals. Prior to joining Bridge Factor he worked in Next Capital Limited and IGI Finex Securities (Pvt. Ltd) as an Investment Analyst. He has Bachelor's in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from NUST and has completed MBA from Karachi School Of Business & Leadership (KSBL).
suleman@bridgefactor.com
Atif Fazal
Assistant Manager
Islamabad, Pakistan
A finance professional with over 4 years of diversified industry experience.
Since coming onboard a year ago, Atif has participated in a number of assignments ranging from corporate sector business valuations, financial due diligence, feasibility studies and advisory assignments of various ongoing energy projects . Before joining Bridge Factor, he was associated with a reputable audit firm.
atif@bridgefactor.com
Sajwar Rasheed Channa
Associate
Karachi, Pakistan
Holding a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Finance from IBA Karachi, Sajwar brings 3 years of experience to Bridge Factor. Prior to this, he honed his skills as Advisory Associate at A. F. Ferguson (PwC) and as a Senior Analyst at an investment bank, working across diverse industries like pharmaceuticals, steel, cables, and commodity chemicals. Now, he leverages his expertise in developing financial models and in-depth knowledge to support various project and corporate finance transactions at Bridge Factor.
sajwar@bridgefactor.com
Bahadur Ali
Associate
Karachi, Pakistan
Project Finance, Buy & Sell Side Advisory, Valuation, Mergers & Acquisition, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance.
Bahadur brings three years of expertise in valuation, mergers & acquisitions, and project finance across industries such as banking, renewable energy, shipping, and white goods. Prior to joining Bridge Factor, he served as an associate at Deloitte Pakistan, contributing to significant M&A transactions including the acquisitions of BankIslami by JS Bank and the merger of Habib Metro Modaraba by First Habib Modaraba. Additionally, he led the demerger of Waves Singer Pakistan Limited, among other engagements. Moreover, Bahadur conducted a feasibility study and constructed financial models for Allied Bank and Habib Metro Bank to facilitate the incorporation of wholly-owned exchange companies in Pakistan. At Bridge Factor, he gained exposure to various assignments including project finance and sell-side advisory, where he developed financial models for renewable energy and PPP projects. Bahadur graduated with a BS in Accounting and Finance from IBA Sukkur in 2021 and commenced his career journey at Deloitte Pakistan in the same year.
bahadur@bridgefactor.com
Maham Fatani
Associate
Karachi, Pakistan
Maham has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration (BBA) from SZABIST and is a recipient of the Vice chancellors Honor List due to high academic merit. After graduation, she Joined Bridge Factor as a Financial Analyst where she is engaged in in financial modelling, preparation of feasibility reports, and tariff true-ups for renewable energy projects. Prior to this, Maham interned at Habib Metropolitan Bank where she working with the teams in various departments including credit, remittance, trade and operations.
maham@bridgefactor.com
Zoonia Tahir
Analyst
Islamabad, Pakistan
Ms. Zoonia completed her BSc Economics from University of Sheffield and Masters in Comparative Business Economics from University College London.
Ms. Zoonia completed her BSc Economics from University of Sheffield and Masters in Comparative Business Economics from University College London.She joined Bridge Factor as Analyst in 2020 and is involved in power sector deals, assisting in preparation of business plans, business valuation models/financial models and proposals/information memorandums.
zoonia@bridgefactor.com
Satish Ramesh
Analyst
Islamabad, Pakistan
Satish holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, with a strong academic record that earned him a place on the prestigious Dean’s List for all four years. Following his graduation, he commenced his professional career at Bridge Factor as a Financial Analyst. In this capacity, he contributed to a variety of projects encompassing corporate business valuations, financial due diligence, tariff true-ups for renewable energy projects, business proposals, information memorandums, and assistance in the development of financial models. Prior to joining Bridge Factor, Satish undertook internships at organizations such as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL). During these internships, he focused on financial forecasts, budgeting, and the feasibility of digital currency for Pakistan, demonstrating his proactive approach towards exploring emerging financial trends and technologies.
satish@bridgefactor.com
Shweta Ramesh
Analyst
Islamabad, Pakistan
Shweta holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Bahria University, where she consistently earned a place on the Rector's Honor List for her exceptional academic performance. She also achieved a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) with a gold medal distinction. Joining Bridge Factor in 2023, Shweta contributes significantly to power sector deals, specializing in the preparation of proposals, business valuation models/financial models, and pitch decks/information memorandums. Prior to her tenure at Bridge Factor, she gained invaluable experience at Mobilink Microfinance Bank, particularly in the Operations and Branchless Banking departments.
shweta@bridgefactor.com
Junaid Iqbal
Analyst
Islamabad, Pakistan
Junaid is working as a financial analyst in Bridge Factor, joined Bridge Factor in 2023. Since coming on board a year ago, Junaid has participated in number of assignments ranging from corporate sector business valuations, feasibility studies and advisory assignments of various ongoing projects.
junaid@bridgefactor.com
Ahmed Aziz Choudhry
Analyst
Islamabad, Pakistan
Mr. Ahmed Aziz Choudhry completed his Bachelor's in Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi. He joined Bridge Factor as a Financial Consultant and is currently involved in captive project, where he assists in the preparation of business plans, proposals, and reports. Prior to this, he gained experience working in ecommerce and banking industries of the country.
ahmad.aziz@bridgefactor.com
Saqib Azhar
Manager Accounts & Finance
Islamabad, Pakistan
Accounts & Finance
Mr. Saqib Azhar joined the Bridge Factor in 2006, before joining Bridge Factor he was employed with Cost & Management Accountancy leading firm (TMRAC). The assignment undertaken by him over the last 12 years having Financial Reporting, Taxation Management, Internal Auditing, Financial Management, Cost Controlling, System Design & Implementation. Mr. Saqib Azhar, is an MBA Finance, having more than 12 years of experience in the field of finance and accountancy.
saqib@bridgefactor.com
MS. Sidra
HR Manager & Coordinator
Islamabad, Pakistan
Human Resource Management, Organizational Development.
Young, energetic & competent, Sidra has an extensive knowledge in HR, having previously worked for some of the finest industries. With more than two years of experience in dealing with Administration and Human Resource operation at Bridge Factor, She is trusted among her network for her honesty, reliability and positive-oriented approach. Combining a pro-active attitude with a strong professional work ethics, Sidra keeps abreast of the multiple tasks and the most up-to-date market trends. Sidra is also very proficient in effectively managing administrative & HR operations. She has been involved in recruitment & selection, employee orientation, doing needs assessments, developing employee relations & developing all the processes & metrics that supports the achievement of the Organization’s goals & objectives. Sidra is currently pursuing her MS Degree from a well reputed Business School.
sidra@bridgefactor.com
Alisha Kashif
Front Desk Coordinator
Karachi, Pakistan
Organizational Development.
Administrative Assistants assist with the day-to-day operations, by doing tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phone calls with more than 10 years of experience at Bridge Factor. She is trusted among her network for her honesty, reliability, and positive-oriented approach. Alisha keeps abreast of the multiple tasks and effectively manages administrative operations. supports the achievement of the Organization’s goals & objectives.
alisha@bridgefactor.com
Saif Ali Khan
Information Technology (IT)
Islamabad, Pakistan
Saif is Highly seasoned and have achieved Degree in Bachelor in Computer Science with deep and broad proficiency in all types of corporate IT. Strong and accessible presenter of difficult and complicated material to a variety of professional and non professional audiences. Able to function well independently or as part of a team, also a skilled leader who has the proven ability to motivate, educate, and manage a team of professionals to build software and hardware programs and effectively track changes. Confident communicator, strategic thinker, and innovative creator to develop software and hardware that is customized to meet a company’s organizational needs, highlight their core competencies, and further their success.
saif@bridgefactor.com
Musharaf Daniyal
Assistant Accounts Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan
Accounts & Finance
Mr. Musharaf Daniyal joined the Bridge Factor in 2023, before joining Bridge Factor he was employed with Company (Accloudant Consultants Pvt Limited). The assignment undertaken by him over the last 2 years having, Taxation Management, HR Management, and accounting affairs. Having more than 3 years of experience in the field of Tax and accountancy.
Daniyal@bridgefactor.com
