Shariq Baig holds a Master’s in Economics from the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad. He brings over seven years of experience across Fintech, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and International NGOs (INGOs). His expertise includes navigating regulatory frameworks and balancing regulatory adherence with operational efficiency. He currently serves at Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC), where he applies his cross-sectoral experience to support compliance, operational strategy, and financial inclusion initiatives within the microfinance ecosystem.