Soneri Bank has achieved significant global recognition at the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Benchmark Awards 2026, earning accolades across 11 major categories for its commitment to inclusive and sustainable banking practices.
The bank was honored for excellence in areas including leadership accountability, recruitment, employee development, sustainability integration, customer service, and community engagement.
Bank Leadership Represents Pakistan at International Forum
Soneri Bank was represented at the awards ceremony by senior officials including Syed Naveed Ul Zafar (Head of Learning and Development), Dr. Sanya Shahid (Head of Marketing, Communications and Brand Management), and Amna Junaid (Manager Learning & Development & DEI), who received the awards on behalf of the institution.
Recognition Across Key DEI Categories
The bank was acknowledged in multiple strategic areas such as:
- Vision, strategy and business impact
- Leadership and accountability
- Diversity, equity and inclusion implementation
- Recruitment, retention and employee advancement
- DEI learning and development
- Sustainability integration
- Community and philanthropic engagement
- Customer service and marketing inclusion
Commitment to Inclusive Growth and Financial Access
With a network of over 675 branches across 270+ cities in Pakistan, Soneri Bank continues to focus on financial inclusion, sustainable growth, and customer-centric innovation.
Officials said the recognition reinforces the bank’s long-term commitment to embedding diversity and equity into its core business strategy and organizational culture.
