Al Karim Somji

Member of the BIAN Board

former CEO of Zafin

Al Karim Somji is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a distinguished career in building and scaling companies across IT service management, telecom, and banking sectors. He is a shareholder and board member at Zafin, a leading financial technology company specializing in core modernization and business transformation solutions for the banking industry.

With a background in computer engineering, Al Karim has consistently brought innovation that delivers tangible business value to all the companies he has founded. His deep expertise in operational support systems within telecom and core modernization platforms within banking has enabled him to drive growth and efficiency across various sectors. His entrepreneurial journey is marked by a strong ability to lead complex projects, foster high-performance teams, and implement technology-driven solutions that address critical business needs.

Al Karim believes that banking is an essential service ready for disruption. As he transitions into his next phase, he is committed to working with fellow BIAN board members and member banks to facilitate the creation of standards-based open-source platforms that will enable core modernization within the industry. As a member of the BIAN board, he brings a dynamic perspective and a wealth of knowledge in technological advancements and industry best practices, aligning with BIAN’s mission to advance the banking industry through standardized solutions.