MEET THE

Leadership

SALMAN ASHRAF, CFA

CEO

Salman, the CEO of DGMnetwork, is a seasoned Global Markets & Investment Banking professional with an impressive 20+ years track record in the GCC and ASEAN markets. He held key positions such as Group Treasurer in two major banks, Global Head of Islamic Distribution at Deutsche Bank, and Global Head of Treasury Sales Function at a Large Multinational Bank. Salman, a CFA Charterholder, also served as an Expert on Sharia Compliant Treasury & Investments on prestigious panels and committees.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration.

ALWI ALKAFF

CTO

As the CTO of DGMnetwork, Alwi leverages more than 17 years of successful experience in the banking and finance industry. His extensive background encompasses leadership roles in International Banking Group, Treasury & Global Markets, and Corporate Finance & Advisory. In his prior position, he spearheaded a transformative initiative, reshaping Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam's business model and significantly expanding its international footprint in the Middle East and Asia.

Alwi holds a Master of Business Administration with Distinction from London Business School.

COUNCIL OF

Advisors

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SOHAIL ZUBAIRI

SENIOR ADVISOR

Sohail has been serving as the Senior Advisor – Islamic Finance with the Department of Economy & Tourism (DET) since July 2021. Prior to this, he held the same role with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC), overseeing advisory matters related to Islamic banking, capital markets, asset management, insurance, and Islamic trust (Waqf). His strong expertise and significant contributions to the industry span over two decades.

Sohail is the former Founding CEO of the internationally acclaimed and award-winning ‘Dar Al Sharia Islamic Finance Consultancy.’ Established in 2007 as a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), Dar Al Sharia, under Sohail’s leadership, garnered over two dozen international awards. Notably, it received the prestigious Dubai Global Islamic Economy Summit Award 2016, Dubai Chamber’s inaugural Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Award 2016, and twin IFN Malaysia Awards for the best consultancy and advisory firm for eight consecutive years (2009-2016).