Citis Global Transaction Services (GTS) business has announced the expansion of its EMEA Issuer Services business in Africa with two recent appointments as clients demand a greater choice in service providers.
Ashey Aziz joins Citi as Head of Business Development for Issuer Services for Africa. Based in Johannesburg, Mr. Aziz will be responsible for growing the business in key African markets including South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya. Mr Aziz joins from BNY Mellon and has previously worked at JPMorgan and HSBC.
Oladunni Olajide has joined Citi’s Issuer Services as a Transaction Manager based in Nigeria responsible for servicing key client transactions and supporting business development. Ms Olajide joins Citi having previously worked at HSBC and Standard Bank.
Andrew Mulley, EMEA Business Head for Issuer Services said: We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Aziz and Ms. Olajide to our Issuer Services business, which includes both Agency and Trust and Depositary Receipt Services. Both are experienced and respected professionals who will build on the best-in-class service we offer to our clients in the region.
Ade Ayeyemi, Head of Citi Global Transaction Services, Africa, said: Africa is increasingly recognized by both domestic and international clients as a growth region in issuer services. Citi has a presence in 16 African countries and active coverage in a further 24, and we welcome Mr. Aziz and Ms. Olajide to the franchise.
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