Citi promotes distribution head

Gofran Chowdhury
GOFRAN CHOWDHURY
Citigroup - Head of Banking and Wealth Management Distribution
APPOINTMENT
CITIGROUP
Date: August 2020
Position: Head of Banking and Wealth Management Distribution

Citi Australia has appointed Gofran Chowdhury as its head of banking and wealth management distribution.

Cowdhury has been with Citi for more than 10 years, starting as a relationship manager for Citigold Premium Banking in 2010. He became head of wealth management advice in 2017 and transitioned to head of investment specialists last year.

Citi Australia's head of retail banking, Kate Luft, said they were thrilled to appoint Chowdhury to the role. "His breadth of experience across different facets of the business is a strong asset that will be instrumental in driving a strategic approach to growth."

"It's an exciting time to take on this role," said Chowdhury, "as Citi is poised for growth across its wealth management and mortgage business.

"In these challenging times, I will ensure our clients are supported as they navitage the pandemic, and have market-leading access to competitive products and insights."

Citi has recently increased the number of relationship managers in its wealth management business, hiring 14 in the last year.