Citi appoints first Emirati woman chief for its UAE onshore operations – The National

Citi appoints first Emirati woman chief for its UAE onshore operations – The National

Citigroup has appointed Shamsa Al-Falasi as chief executive of Citibank’s UAE onshore operations, as the Emirates continues to drive the US lender’s regional growth ambitions.

Ms Al-Falasi’s appointment is subject to regulatory approval, the lender said on Tuesday.

Since the beginning of this year, Ms Al-Falasi has been interim chief of Citibank UAE's onshore branch as well as interim Citi country officer, a role she in which will continue until a permanent appointment is made.