Citigroup Consolidates Foreign-Exchange Sales Teams Under Experienced Executive

Citigroup Consolidates Foreign-Exchange Teams Under New Leadership

Citigroup Inc. has announced a strategic consolidation of its foreign-exchange sales teams that cater to corporate and institutional clients, appointing Sam Hewson to lead the newly unified group, effective Tuesday. Hewson is a seasoned professional with considerable experience in corporate sales across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

This restructuring comes in the wake of several leadership transitions within Citigroup’s currency-trading division. Flavio Figueiredo recently took on the role of head of the division on an interim basis, following a brief period under Leo Arduini, who succeeded Stu Staley.

The decision to align the foreign-exchange sales teams under Hewson’s guidance is viewed as a strategic move aimed at streamlining operations and capitalizing on his extensive expertise in the corporate sales arena.

As of now, Citigroup holds a market capitalization of approximately $76.85 billion and boasts a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.28. Over the last twelve months, the company has reported revenues of $70.8 billion and an operating income of $17.8 billion. Despite a slight decrease in revenue growth, Citigroup has maintained a dividend yield of 5.23%.

Analysts have pointed out a notable trend of declining earnings per share, alongside concerns over swift cash depletion. Nevertheless, Citi has successfully recorded profitability over the past year and has sustained dividend payments for 13 consecutive years, solidifying its reputation within the banking industry.

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