Abbas Rizvi was appointed Group Chief Financial Officer of Investcorp effective April 1, 2024, replacing Jan Erik Back who retired from the position. Rizvi has been an integral part of the Investcorp finance team for 19 years, demonstrating exceptional dedication, expertise, and leadership in various organizational roles. Before his CFO appointment, Rizvi served as Managing Director and Head of Financial Management.
Career history
- Group Chief Financial Officer, Investcorp (2024–present)
- Managing Director, Head of Financial Management, Investcorp (approximately 2020–2024)
- Various finance roles, Investcorp (2005–2020)
- Associate, Business Risk Services Unit, Ernst & Young (E&Y) in Pakistan (prior to 2005, more than 5 years tenure)
At E&Y, Rizvi's work focused on auditing and advisory services to large banks, insurance companies, and asset management firms. His expertise lies in financial institutions and their operational and regulatory frameworks, accumulated through nearly two decades at Investcorp overseeing financial systems and strategy.
Education and Credentials
Rizvi is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, having qualified in 2003. He graduated from the Global Executive Leadership Program at Yale School of Management in 2018.
What Abbas Rizvi could bring to Group Chief Financial Officer at Investcorp
Rizvi brings nearly two decades of deep institutional knowledge of Investcorp's operations, financial systems, and strategic objectives, combined with his foundational auditing and advisory expertise from Ernst & Young. As an insider promoted from Managing Director of Financial Management, he is uniquely positioned to execute the firm's financial strategy during a period of growth, with demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale institutional finance at a firm managing $52 billion in assets with 14 global offices. His ICAP and Yale executive education credentials reinforce his credibility as a financial steward for a sophisticated alternative investment platform.
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