Citi names Rajeev Garg to lead UAE wealth business across Citigold and private client segments

Dubai, UAE — June 18, 2026

Citi has appointed Rajeev Garg as Head of Wealth for Citibank N.A., UAE, effective June 18, 2026. Garg will lead the Citigold, Citigold Private Client, and Credit Cards segments in the UAE, with responsibility for strategic growth, risk management, and regulatory compliance in line with global and local standards.

He will report to Yeo Wenxian, Head of Asia South Wealth, with a local reporting line to Shamsa Al-Falasi, Citi Country Officer, Banking Head, and CEO of Citibank N.A., UAE. The Private Bank will continue to be overseen by Mohannad Sleiman.

Shamsa Al-Falasi said: “The UAE continues to be an important market for Citi’s wealth management ambitions. Rajeev’s appointment underscores our commitment to the country and our focus on delivering a client-centric experience across our wealth franchise. His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our position and ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our clients in the UAE.”

Yeo Wenxian added: “Rajeev’s deep expertise and proven leadership within Citi make him the ideal candidate to spearhead our Wealth business in the UAE. His vision and commitment will be crucial as we continue to grow our franchise and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”

Garg said of his appointment: “I am excited to take on this new role leading Citi’s Wealth business in the UAE. The UAE is a dynamic market with significant growth potential, and I look forward to working with our talented team to further strengthen our Citigold and Citigold Private Client and Citi Credit Cards offerings, drive strategic growth, and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.”

Garg brings 26 years of financial services experience, including more than 18 years at Citi across multiple roles and geographies. He most recently served as Asia South Citigold Business Execution Lead. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.

This is a press release issued by Citi. The Bit Gazette did not independently verify the claims in this release. Media contact: Hasna Boufkiri — hasna.boufkiri@citi.com