Citi: Good Things Happen

Veterans often face numerous challenges upon returning home, including inadequate government support in terms of services, treatment, equipment, and tools to navigate their new realities. Citi is joined by Brian Rathjen of Roberts & Ryan, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Broker Dealer, whose mission is to utilize financial resources to support veterans and their families by supporting organization...

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...

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 vi...

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 Coun...

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...

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 Ci...

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 th...

Despite multinational efforts, poverty remains a challenge for global leaders to define, measure, and eradicate – a challenge Citi is helping clients meet head-on. We chat with Jason Channell, Head of Sustainable Finance, Citi Global Insights and Jamie Coats, president and CEO of Wise Responder, to learn about the metrics helping governments and companies address global needs holistically. The vie...

Crypto. DeFi. Contactless payments. In this episode, hear from future of finance expert Ronit Ghose, Citi’s Institutional Clients Group, and Sarah Hammer, Managing Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance at the Wharton School, on why we should be excited for the future, and current technologies that stand to solve our most difficult problems. The views expressed herein are those o...

It’s back! Season 2 of Good Things Happen returns on October 18th. This season, we’re excited to bring together more than a dozen incredible guests for thought-provoking conversations on the future of finance, crypto, fintech, investing, venture capital and more. Hear how experts across sectors – such as global leaders at Uber and innovators from the Wharton School – are tackling poverty, the weal...

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 Clien...

On this episode of “Good Things Happen,” we’re joined by Candi Wolff and Manolo Falcó, two of Citi’s most politically minded leaders. As EVP of Global Government Affairs and the Global Head of Investment Banking respectively, Candi and Manolo are at the center of the company’s efforts to keep clients informed and protected through key strategic decisions. Candi and Manolo weigh in on the fundament...

“Innovation” can sometimes feel like an overused buzzword favored by the likes of startups. But more and more, multinational companies are infusing their organizations with teams focused on looking ahead to solve the biggest problems facing their industries. But how do companies with offices around the world and a workforce that numbers in tens of thousands take a nimble approach and embrace a sta...

Is remote work here to stay? Is it possible to build a strong team culture over Zoom? How do the best companies adapt when key players leave for other opportunities? As companies like Citi work to become future-proof, their approach to this environment is vital to their success. On this episode of “Good Things Happen,” Naz Vahid, Global Head of Citi Global Wealth at Work, and Scott Stimpfel, Globa...

How do you make good things happen? We think all it takes is inviting two bright, informed minds together to discuss a fascinating topic. So, that’s what we’re doing. ​ ​ Meet our host Jorian Murray as he introduces “Good Things Happen,” a new podcast brought to you by Citi. In this trailer, he previews some of the topics, people, culture and ideas that make the company tick—and you’ll be hearing...

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 f...

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...

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 effor...