Citi names first Emirati lady as UAE onshore CEO

In 2015, she was appointed as Head of the International Subsidiaries Group (GSG) for the UAE and Iraq, a job that was expanded in 2018 to incorporate regional duties as Head of GSG in GCC and Iraq primarily based within the UAE. For the reason that starting of 2023, Al-Falasi has served as interim Citi Nation Officer (CCO) and interim CEO of Citibank, North Africa UAE Onshore Department. She is going to proceed to function Interim CCO till a everlasting appointment is made.

“I’m delighted to have the chance to be the primary Emirati lady to guide Citi’s UAE onshore companies and operations and contribute to the general franchise efficiency, mentioned Al Falasi. “We’ve got a seasoned staff within the nation, and collectively we are going to proceed to offer the very best requirements of services to our purchasers.”

Ebru Pakcan, CEO of Citi’s Center East and Africa Cluster mentioned: “It is a landmark appointment which testifies to Shamsa’s expertise and management abilities.”