Jose F. Perez

Managing Director & COO at Citi, specializing in Personal Banking & Wealth Management Technology

Jose Perez is a senior energy specialist with a wealth of experience in project management and team leadership across three continents. He studied mining and mineral engineering at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid before working his way up through a number of roles at such high-profile organizations as the World Bank Group and ISOLUX CORSAN. This experience has given Perez a unique set of skills and interests, including proficiency in multiple languages (English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish), an ability to work in challenging environments, and a focus on "human approaching" and team motivation. Perez has also worked extensively in sub-Saharan Africa, making him uniquely suited to navigating the unique cultural and social structures present in this region.

Experience

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Personal Banking & Wealth Management Technology at Citi since November 2021

Director, Head of Strategy, Business & Program Management at Citi (2017 - November 2021); Director, O&T Chief Administrative Officer at Citi (2010 - 2017); VP, Global Functions Finance, Planning and Analysis at Citi (2005 - 2010); VP, Finance and Human Resources at SuperStock (2000 - 2005); Director of Administration/Controller at Owen Electric (1997 - 2000); Partner & Chief Administrative Officer at SJE Enterprises (1990 - 1997)