His Excellency Shaukat Aziz was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan to complete a full term in office. His Excellency served as Prime Minister from 2004 – 2007, following years as Finance Minister from 1999. Known for securing significant US loans in return for Pakistan’s support in the war on terror, PM Aziz restored his country’s credibility within the global market. He is renowned for his strategic approach, transparency, and ability to focus on doing what is best, not simply what is politically expedient. After graduating from Gordon College, Rawalpindi, in 1967, Shaukat Aziz gained an MBA Degree from Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Karachi. An internship at Citibank marked the beginning of a 30-year career in global finance, encompassing roles in Pakistan, Greece, United States, United Kingdom, Malaysia, the Philippines, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. He headed Citigroup’s global Private Banking Division and progressed to a senior position with the bank in New York. He became Finance Minister in 1999, and was named "Finance Minister of the Year" for 2001 by Euromoney and The Bankers magazines. Having presided over impressive economic growth in his country, Mr Aziz offers an expert view on the challenges of the global economy, reform, and the role of emerging markets.