Miguel Azevedo

Miguel Azevedo is a prominent figure in the investment banking sector, currently serving as the Vice-Chair of Investment Banking for Middle East & Africa at Citigroup.13 His career at Citigroup began in 2010 when he joined as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Portugal.2 Over the years, he has taken on increasingly significant roles within the organization:

• In 2013, he became Head of Investment Banking Africa (excluding South Africa and Egypt).1
• In 2018, he was appointed Head of Investment Banking for Middle East & Africa (excluding South Africa).1
• As of 2023, he holds the position of Vice-Chair of Investment Banking for Middle East & Africa.1

With over 25 years of experience in M&A, Azevedo has advised on multi-billion dollar transactions across four continents.1 He has been instrumental in pioneering debt capital markets for debut issuers from Africa and has led Citi's team to become leaders in equity offerings in the Middle East and Africa regions.13

Azevedo's educational background includes:

• MBA in Finance from City University Business School in London
• BSc in Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon1

He is a regular contributor to financial media outlets such as Financial Times, CNBC, and Bloomberg TV, and frequently speaks at regional events including the Africa Business Forum, World Economic Forum, and Milken Institute.1 In 2023, he received the Africa Icon Banker career recognition award from the African Banker magazine.1