Citi: Good Things Happen

The days of Wall Street firms being made up entirely of investment bankers and traders is over. But what really makes talent tick? And what drives them to join the companies that they do? On this episode of “Good Things Happen,” we’re joined by Erika Irish Brown, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer and Global Head of Talent at Citi and Kevin Johnson, Chief of Staff at Citi’s Institutional Client Group. Erika and Kevin talk through the changing needs of talent with the ever-evolving definition of “diversity” and how it fits into a modern Wall Street company like Citi. The views expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.

By 2030, ESG investing is predicted to surpass $1 trillion. But at top financial institutions, ESG is no longer just an asset class, it’s an entire investment philosophy. On the premiere episode of “Good Things Happen,” we’re joined by Harlin Singh, Global Head of Sustainable Investing and Davida Heller, Head of Sustainability Strategy at Citi. They are at the center of Citi’s sustainability efforts. We discuss their journey at Citi, misperceptions about ESG investing, how companies can achieve lofty commitments like decarbonization, and what comes next. The views expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.

The pace at which we learn and the skillsets needed to succeed are continually evolving. Along with changing how we work and live, the pandemic also accelerated innovation in how we learn and train others. On this episode of “Good Things Happen,” we’re joined by Ida Liu, Global Head of Citi Private Bank, and Cameron Hedrick, Citi's Chief Learning Officer, to discuss a subject near and dear to our hearts: education. In this conversation, Ida and Cameron weigh in on the changing dynamics of education and what it means to learn and lead in today’s world. ​ The views expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.

Traditionally speaking, disruption has a negative connotation, especially when it comes to money! But our guests on the Season 1 finale of Good Things Happen look at disruption as a positive change and ongoing necessity, especially in the digital age. Don’t miss our season wrap where Paco Ybarra, CEO and Stuart Riley, Global Head of Technology from Citi Institutional Clients Group talk about the financial industry’s evolution and the exciting changes and innovations ahead. The views expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.

In this episode of Good Things Happen, we asked Christina Brun Petersen, Co-Founder and Chief People Officer of Worksome; Todd Keske, Chief Executive Officer of FSI & Tasnim Ghiawadwala, Global Head of Citi Commercial Bank, about the strategy, mindset and resources that help entrepreneurs do what they do best. The views expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. Citibank N.A., FSI and Worksome are not affiliated and are independent companies. Citi has onboarded both FSI and Worksome as a client. The speakers’ views are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates.

We sat down with investor, founder and author Eva Yazhari, general partner of the women-led impact venture capital firm Beyond Capital Ventures, and Jorge Rubio Nava, Global Head of Social Finance at Citi, to learn about how banks and social entrepreneurs are using their portfolio as a catalyst for social progress, and how they’re re-tooling capitalism for those historically excluded by it. The views expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. Citibank N.A. and Beyond Capital are not affiliated and are independent companies. The speakers views are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates.

In this episode of Good Things Happen, we talk with @Susan Plumb, Chair and CEO of Bank of Cherokee County, @Dominik Mjartan, President and CEO of Optus Bank, and @Harold Butler, Head of Citi’s Diverse Financial Institutions Group about what meaningful work looks like for diverse, mission-driven banks, and how the banking industry is being transformed. Citibank N.A. (“Citi”), Bank of Cherokee County and Optus Bank are not affiliated and are independent companies, though Citi has a nominal equity investment in both the Bank of Cherokee County and Optus Bank. The speakers’ views are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.

In this episode, we are joined by guests Elaine Buckberg, Chief Economist of General Motors, and Nathan Sheets, the Global Chief Economist at Citigroup and for a peek behind the curtain into the Economic Outlook through an economist's lens and why they're feeling optimistic. Citibank N.A. and General Motors are not affiliated and are independent companies. Citibank has onboarded General Motors as a client for payment solutions. The speaker’s views are their own and are not associated or may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates. Forecasts may not be attained.

Hear from Shahmir Khaliq, Citi’s Global Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions, and David Nicholls, Business Development and Global Payments at Uber, on the changes that digital payments have brought to commerce, and the innovations made so transactions meet both consumer and business needs worldwide. The views expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. Citibank N.A. and Uber are not affiliated and are independent companies. Citibank has onboarded Uber as a client for payment solutions. The speaker’s views are their own and are not associated or may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Ed Morse, Citi’s Global Head of Commodity Research, and Amy Jaffe, Managing Director of the Climate Policy Lab at Tufts University, to learn about the intersection of climate science, policy, and finance, and how those guiding the energy transition are designing systems that put wellbeing first, for people and the planet. The views expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. Citibank N.A. and Tufts University are not affiliated and are independent of each other. The speakers views are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates.