Dar Es Salaam — Citi Group has appointed, Mr Jamal Ali Hussein, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Citi Bank Tanzania Limited, East Africa. 

Native of Hargeisa, Jamal Ali Hussein is also known for his successful books  including Nomad to Harvard and the Directory of Somali Comedy.
Citi Bank Tanzania said in a press release sent to media that Mr Hussein brings to the bank over 20 years experience as an accountant, a consultant and senior banker to the local financial institution.

"Mr Hussein joined the Citi Group in New York, in 1997 and served in different capacities in Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Mexico, Britain, Indonesia and Kenya." Citi Bank said
Until his new appointment, he was CEO for Citi Bank Ivory Coast since May 2006. During his tenure in Ivory Coast, the bank won different awards for its good performance.

Harvard educated, Jamal,  is also the former head of the Somaliland Forum, an advocate organisation for development of Horn of African Communities particularly Somaliland.  

He holds several degrees in business administration and accountancy including Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard University in the United States.

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Photo: courtessy of SABC/jamal