Sakeeb Zaman is founder and CEO of StrideUp, leading its mission to become a trusted provider of halal finance in the UK. He launched the company to offer fair, transparent financial products aligned with Islamic principles. Previously at Deutsche Bank, he built expertise in structured finance and global markets. Under his leadership, StrideUp has grown into a leading Islamic fintech, recognised in 2025 among the UK and Ireland’s fastest-growing companies and across Europe.