Citigroup hires Karim Tannir to lead Middle East and Africa business

7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29

Karim Tannir, formerly HSBC’s regional banking head, will be based in Dubai and report to Vis Raghavan and Ernesto Torres Cantu.
Tannir’s appointment is part of Citigroup’s strategy to strengthen its presence and expand operations in the lucrative Middle East and Africa region.
The move reflects increased competition among global banks seeking growth opportunities in emerging markets, with Citigroup aiming to leverage Tannir’s regional expertise for further expansion.

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