Alexei Chirokikh

Alexei Chirokikh currently serves as an Enterprise Solutions Architect at Citi since November 2023. Prior to this role, Alexei held the position of Chief Technology Officer at FirstPayment from March 2022 to November 2023, where the focus was on developing digital payments technology strategies. Alexei's experience also includes serving as Chief Technology Officer at Monetum, and as Global Chief Technology Officer at FINCA International, responsible for global IT strategy and digital transformation. Previous roles include Chief Information Officer at Equity Bank Limited, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, URALSIB Bank, and Gazprombank. Alexei began a career in technology as a Senior IT Architect at IBM Business Consulting Services. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance and International Management, a PhD in Physics, and a Master’s degree in Applied Physics.