Mike Whitaker

Head of Operations & Technology at Citigroup

Mike Whitaker was named Citi's Head of Enterprise Infrastructure, Operations & Technology in November 2018 following four years as Head of Operations & Technology for Citi's Institutional Clients Group (ICG). In that role, he transformed the ICG's technology capabilities by retiring legacy platforms and simplifying systems architecture across Citi's institutional businesses.

Mike joined Citi in October 2009 as the Head of Markets Technology. Since then, he has undertaken various roles, including Regional Chief Information Officer, Head of ICG Technology, and in February 2012, Head of Securities & Banking Operations & Technology.

Mike has more than 35 years of experience in financial services and technology. His previous roles include positions in interest rate derivatives trading, dealing room management, electronic trading solutions and senior technology leadership roles.

Prior to joining Citi, Mike had worked at Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital, where his responsibilities included CIO for Global Fixed Income, Global Equities & Prime Finance, eCommerce and Algorithmic trading functions.

Mike holds an M.Sc. in financial markets and derivatives.

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  • Head of Operations & Technology

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  • Head of Enterprise Operations & Technology

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