Junaid Iqbal - Age, Wiki and Bio | Economist, Entrepreneur, Investor

Profession	Entrepreneur, Economist, Investor
Nationality	Pakistani
Date of Birth	05/09/XXXX
Age	Unknown
Birthplace	Karachi, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Entrepreneur Economist Investor
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Religion	Islam
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

School	The Lyceum School (1996-1998)
College/University	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1998-2002) Lahore University of Management Sciences (2011) Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts (2013)
Degrees	BA in Economics from University of Michigan Generational Transition of Family Businesses from Lahore University of Management Sciences Leadership in Financial Organizations (Executive Education Program) from Harvard Business School

Marital Status	Unmarried
Hometown	Karachi, Pakistan

Marital Status	Unmarried

Overview	Junaid Iqbal has built a diverse and impactful career in economics, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Significant Roles	Power trader and energy analyst at American Electric Power (2002-2004), focused on natural gas and coal markets. Anchor and producer at Geo TV, leading Pakistan's inaugural daily stock market show. Head of research at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, where he established the analytics division. CEO of BMA Financial Services Limited, developing an independent platform for financial products. Chief executive officer at Elixir Securities, driving significant returns for shareholders. Managing director at Careem and contributing to its expansion in both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Chairman of Salt Arts in Dubai, enhancing cultural and artistic initiatives. Founder and CEO of Salt Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments in technology and health sectors.

Overview

Junaid Iqbal has built a diverse and impactful career in economics, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Significant Roles

Power trader and energy analyst at American Electric Power (2002-2004), focused on natural gas and coal markets.
Anchor and producer at Geo TV, leading Pakistan's inaugural daily stock market show.
Head of research at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, where he established the analytics division.
CEO of BMA Financial Services Limited, developing an independent platform for financial products.
Chief executive officer at Elixir Securities, driving significant returns for shareholders.
Managing director at Careem and contributing to its expansion in both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Chairman of Salt Arts in Dubai, enhancing cultural and artistic initiatives.
Founder and CEO of Salt Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments in technology and health sectors.

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Junaid was actively involved in student leadership roles during his school years, including serving as president of the Amnesty International club.
He held a vice-presidential role in AIESEC while studying abroad.
He has been recognized as one of H! Pakistan’s Hot 100 Innovators.
An adventurous individual, he enjoys activities like kayaking and bungee jumping.
He maintains a YouTube channel named 'Pakistan&Counting,' discussing economic challenges and opportunities.