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In a significant announcement, Citi, one of the world's foremost financial institutions, has appointed Japan Mehta as its Chief Data Officer (CDO). Mehta's appointment, effective from October 2023, marks a pivotal moment in Citi's commitment to data-driven transformation and innovation. With a distinguished career spanning various key positions, Mehta is well-prepared to lead Citi's data strategy into a new era.
Pioneering Citi's Digital Transformation
Mehta's most recent role as Global Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Citi Global Wealth from October 2021 to October 2023 showcased his ability to shape and drive Citi's digital and technological landscape. His leadership in this role resulted in the creation of customer-centric solutions spanning savings, lending, payments, and wealth management across a vast international landscape. Managing technology across 17 countries in the Asia-Pacific and Europe, including international private banking, Mehta laid the foundation for Citi's digital future.
A History of Innovation
During his three-and-a-half-year tenure as Managing Director - Digital & Mobile at Barclays from 2013 to May 2016, Japan Mehta pioneered remarkable innovations. His focus on digital and mobile evolution, commercialization, and partnerships led to the launch and success of "Barclays Live," an Investment Banking Mobile App adopted by 80% of top clients within eight months. Mehta also played a key role in creating the next generation of banking through partnerships and developing a Mobile-first Wealth Investment platform. His innovations extended to NFC-based mobile payments, enhancing security for offline transactions.
