Citi has appointed Minh Ngo as the new Citi Country Officer and Banking Head (CCOBH) for Vietnam, marking the first time a Vietnamese national has held the CCO post since the bank began operations in the country 32 years ago.

In addition to her country leadership role, Ngo will assume the position of General Director of Citi’s Ho Chi Minh City branch.

As the bank’s most senior representative in Vietnam, she will act as the primary representative of the franchise in the local market.

According to the bank, Ngo will be responsible for leading Citi’s strategy across all client segments and product lines.

Her remit includes direct accountability for the financial performance of the banking business.

Beyond financial oversight, Ngo is tasked with leading regulatory engagement and overseeing legal entity governance.

The bank also noted that she will drive the execution of Citi’s global transformation initiatives within the Vietnamese market.

Citi has maintained a presence in Vietnam since 1993.

Featured image: Edited by Fintech News Singapore based on an image by ilygraphic via Freepik.