Citi is restructuring its C-suite between London and Dubai with changes across the Banking & International franchise.
Karim Tannir will join Citi as Middle East and Africa Cluster and Banking Head, based in Dubai.
Tannir will be responsible for leading Citi’s MEA business across 59 markets, spearheading the client strategy, the firm’s regional franchise growth, and the engagement with regulators and key stakeholders.
Tannir served as HSBC’s Head of Banking for the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye.
Ebru Pakcan will become Chief Operating Officer for International and Legacy Franchises, overseeing operational effectiveness, governance, and the continued wind down of legacy businesses while supporting growth in core franchises.
Pakcan served as Global Head of Trade, Global Head of Payments and Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions for EMEA.
Mary McNiff is leaving her role as COO for International and Legacy Franchises yet McNiff will continue to lead Citi’s expanding firm‑wide policy simplification programme: a key priority to strengthen operating effectiveness, risk discipline, and scalability.
The changes in C-suite positions will become effective this August.
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