The Banking Executive Magazine - May 2026 Issue - New

Citi announced senior leadership ap- pointments across its Banking & In- ternational franchise, effective August, with roles based between London and Dubai. The appoint- ments reinforce Citi’s strategy to serve clients’ cross border needs through local expertise, global con- nectivity, and strong risk and con- trols. Karim Tannir will join Citi as Middle East and Africa (MEA) Cluster and Banking Head, based in Dubai. A highly regarded industry leader with more than 30 years of experience in the region, Tannir has advised gov- ernments, corporates, financial insti- tutions, and sovereign entities on some of the Middle East’s most sig- nificant strategic and financing deci- sions. the BANKING EXECUTIVE 42 ISSUE 209 MAY 2026 Career Chronicle