We're approaching a new era of diversification in global trade: Here's why it matters
See why diversification in trade across food, water, energy, cyber, financial, and operational security is now the focus of most countries and companies worldwide.
Jane Fraser is the Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Citi, the world's most global bank, which serves clients in nearly 180 countries and jurisdictions.
Since becoming CEO in March 2021, Jane has launched a multi-year strategy to transform, simplify and modernize the bank for the digital age. Jane is committed to making Citi the preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the U.S. During her over 20-year career at Citi, Jane has held leadership roles across Citi’s consumer and institutional businesses. Before joining Citi, Jane was a Partner at McKinsey & Company.
Jane serves on the Board of Directors of the Business Roundtable, the Council on Foreign Relations, the U.S. Saudi Business Council and the Partnership for New York City. She is Chair of the Financial Services Forum and a member of the Group of Thirty, Monetary Authority of Singapore’s International Advisory Panel, Harvard Business School’s Board of Dean’s Advisors, the Stanford Global Advisory Board and the Economic Club of New York. Jane has an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and an M.A. in economics from Cambridge University. She is married with two children.
See why diversification in trade across food, water, energy, cyber, financial, and operational security is now the focus of most countries and companies worldwide.
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