As the Chief Executive Officer of Citi, Jane Fraser stands at the helm of one of the world’s most influential financial institutions, guiding it through a strategic transformation to meet the demands of the digital age. Since assuming the role in March 2021, she has focused on simplifying, modernizing, and strengthening Citi’s position as a global banking leader.
A Vision for Citi’s Future
Jane Fraser’s leadership is centered on a multi-year strategy aimed at enhancing Citi’s ability to serve its global clientele effectively. Her key priorities include:
Becoming the preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border financial needs.
Expanding Citi’s leadership in wealth management, offering premier services to high-net-worth clients.
Strengthening Citi’s position as a trusted personal bank in its home market, the United States.
By aligning Citi’s operations with digital innovation, risk management, and customer-centric banking, Fraser is ensuring that the institution remains competitive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
A Career Defined by Leadership and Innovation
With a 20-year tenure at Citi, Jane Fraser has held multiple leadership roles across consumer and institutional banking. Before becoming CEO, she served as:
President of Citi and CEO of the Global Consumer Bank, overseeing worldwide retail banking operations.
CEO of Citigroup Latin America, where she led the bank’s expansion in emerging markets.
CEO of Citi’s Private Bank, focusing on high-net-worth clients and wealth management.
Global Head of Strategy and M&A, shaping Citi’s long-term business direction.
Before joining Citi in 2004, Fraser was a Partner at McKinsey & Company, advising financial institutions on corporate strategy and business development.
Global Influence and Thought Leadership
Beyond her role at Citi, Jane Fraser is a recognized thought leader in finance, global economics, and corporate strategy. She serves on the Board of Directors of:
The Business Roundtable, advocating for corporate policies that drive economic growth.
The Council on Foreign Relations, influencing discussions on international finance.
The Partnership for New York City, promoting economic development in one of the world’s financial capitals.
She is also Chair of the Financial Services Forum and a member of several influential advisory groups, including:
Monetary Authority of Singapore’s International Advisory Panel
Harvard Business School’s Board of Dean’s Advisors
Stanford Global Advisory Board
Economic Club of New York
Education and Personal Life
Jane Fraser holds:
An M.B.A. from Harvard Business School
An M.A. in economics from Cambridge University
She is married with two children, balancing her role as a global banking leader with her commitment to family life.
A Trailblazer in the Financial Industry
As the first woman to lead a major Wall Street bank, Jane Fraser is breaking barriers and reshaping the future of global finance. Her leadership at Citi reflects a commitment to innovation, customer-centric banking, and financial resilience, ensuring that Citi remains a dominant force in the global economy.
