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10 Citi data and analytics leaders
These ten current and former Citi data and analytics leaders have held director, managing director and global head roles in data science, analytics, advanced data analytics and cloud AI and analytics at Citi. A reader can learn how data and analytics leaders work at Citi from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Akanksha Sharma
LinkedInExperience: Global Director of Cloud AI & Analytics(ISG Data Site Head - Canada) · Citi
Global Director of Cloud AI & Analytics(ISG Data Site Head - Canada) at Citi since 2021, based in Toronto. Akanksha Sharma's profile says the role drives the data fabric consumption and distribution organization for ISG Data, spanning advanced analytics, data science, Gen AI and BI reporting. Director, Data Engineering at RBC (2019–2021).
Dr. Shireesh Mishra
LinkedInExperience: Director | Head of Portfolio Analytics / New Acquisition / Digital Channel Analytics · Citi
Director | Head of Portfolio Analytics / New Acquisition / Digital Channel Analytics at Citi since 2024, and Head of Channel Analytics and Strategic Initiatives CRS at Citi (2022–2024). Dr. Shireesh Mishra's profile says the current role is head of data analytics and insights for co-brand and private label portfolios; Regional Head - Business Analytics & Insights - Card & Lending at Citi (2019–2021).
Gunjan Bhatt
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director, Global Head of Data Science, Citi Wealth · Citi
Managing Director, Global Head of Data Science, Citi Wealth at Citi since 2026, and Global Head of Data Science, Citi Wealth at Citi (2024–2025), based in Singapore. Gunjan Bhatt was Asia Head of Analytics & Data Solutions for Wealth, Citi (2023–2024) and held regional head of data and analytics roles at HSBC (2019–2023).
Joseph V. Bonanno Jr.
LinkedInExperience: Global Head of Data Analytics & Innovation - Citi Wealth · Citi
Global Head of Data Analytics & Innovation - Citi Wealth at Citi since 2024, and Global Head of Data, Digital and Innovation for Securities Services at Citi (2022–2024). Joseph V. Bonanno Jr. was MD, Head of Analytics & Data Strategy, Architecture, and Platforms at Morgan Stanley (2018–2022) and Wealth and Investment Management Finance Chief Data Officer at Morgan Stanley (2014–2015).
Leslie Zhang
LinkedInExperience: Director, Data Science, Portfolio Management, Institutional Credit Management · Citi
Director, Data Science, Portfolio Management, Institutional Credit Management at Citi since 2024, based in Hong Kong. Leslie Zhang's profile says the role leads a data science and engineering team; other Citi roles listed include Data Science Team Lead (SVP), Portfolio Monitoring, Institutional Credit Management (2023) and Analytics Lead (VP), Global Internal Fraud Program (2018–2021).
Li Ge
LinkedInExperience: Director, Head of Advanced Data Analytics and Services · Citi
Director, Head of Advanced Data Analytics and Services at Citi since 2021; the source tags the role at director level in research. Li Ge was Executive Director, Head of CECL IFRS9 Wholesale Loss Modeling and Implementation at JPMorganChase (2007–2021) and Software Engineer at GL Trade (2006–2007).
Sami Huovilainen
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director | Head of Next Generation Analytics | US Personal Banking · Citi
Managing Director | Head of Next Generation Analytics | US Personal Banking at Citi since 2022. Sami Huovilainen's other Citi roles listed include Director | Data Science | US Consumer Bank (2019–2022), Director | Data Science | NA Branded Cards (2012–2019) and Director | Business Analytics | NA Branded Cards (2007–2012).
Simon Jones
LinkedInExperience: Director Analytics and Automation, Internal Audit Digital Solutions & Innovation · Citi
Director Analytics and Automation, Internal Audit Digital Solutions & Innovation at Citi since 2024, based in London, and Director Data Science and Special Projects, Internal Audit Innovation at Citi (2022–2024). Simon Jones's other Citi roles listed include Senior Vice President Institutional Clients Group Audit Analytics & Innovation (2017–2021).
Vikram Murukutla
LinkedInExperience: Director, Head of Citi Commerce, Wallets and Payments Analytics · Citi
Director, Head of Citi Commerce, Wallets and Payments Analytics at Citi since 2026, and Director, Head of Digital Acquisition Analytics at Citi (2023–2026). Vikram Murukutla describes delivering commercialization, acquisition and personalization strategies using AI and machine learning as a data science and digital marketing leader; Senior Vice President at Citi (2020–2022).
William Dench
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director, Head of Data Science, Global Rates · Citi
Managing Director, Head of Data Science, Global Rates at Citi since 2023, and Director, Data Science, Global Rates at Citi (2019–2023); the source tags the director role at director level in research. William Dench was Director, Regional Business Manager, FX & Local Markets Trading, Asia Pacific at Citi (2015–2019).
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Match the person's business line to your question, since analytics for consumer cards, wealth, trading desks, credit portfolios and internal audit are different jobs. For questions about analytics teams outside the United States, look at the roles based in Asia, London and Canada first.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How should a bank organize data science teams across consumer, wealth and institutional businesses?
- 02What does analytics for digital acquisition and payments look like inside a large card business?
- 03How do you build a data science team that supports a trading desk?
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