Citi India has appointed Srini Kannan as the Head of Digital, Technology, Communication, Business & Professional Services, and Industrials for Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) in India, effective from early December 2025.
In this role, Kannan will oversee CCB’s market presence across these sectors, leveraging Citi’s global network spanning over 94 countries. He will also serve as a strategic advisor to the bank’s clients in India, focusing on unlocking investment banking opportunities and supporting the execution of the bank’s industry coverage strategy to optimize wallet share and returns.
Kannan brings extensive experience in dealmaking across equity, debt, mergers and acquisitions, financing, risk management, and payments. Prior to joining Citi, he served as the Head of Innovation Economy and Venture Capital coverage in India at JPMorgan, leading a team focused on founder-led or venture capital-backed high-growth companies.
Earlier, Srini Kannan played a pivotal role in building JPMorgan’s mid-corporate business in South India, making it the largest market within the country.
Gunjan Kalra, Head of CCB Japan, Australia, and Asia North & South, expressed confidence in Kannan’s appointment, highlighting his track record in effectively covering high-growth companies in one of the most dynamic and largest markets globally.
K Balasubramanian, CEO of Citi India and Banking Head for the Indian Subcontinent, emphasized that Kannan’s experience in client service and full-spectrum banking solutions will contribute to the growth of CCB in India, which is among the largest across Citi globally.
This strategic appointment underscores Citi India’s commitment to strengthening its presence in key industries and enhancing its service offerings to mid-sized corporate clients in the country.
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