Vineet Vetts

Vineet Vetts was appointed Head of Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) for the United Arab Emirates effective early November 2024. In this role, he oversees all CCB business and operations in the UAE and is responsible for driving the business' strategy and financial performance, including deepening client relationships.

Vetts has more than 17 years of banking experience and has been with CCB since February 2016 serving as the UK Head of Industrials. In that role, he was responsible for the articulation and execution of the Industrials sector growth strategy, driving portfolio and revenue growth and building out a team of more than 10 people to cover Industrials mid-sized corporates. He also played a key role in the rollout of the commercial banking business strategy in the UK.

Career History

• Citi Commercial Bank: UK Head of Industrials (February 2016 - November 2024)
• HSBC UK: Relationship Manager
• Barclays (prior position)
• Kotak Mahindra Bank in India (prior position)

Vetts attended the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

What Vineet Vetts could bring to Head of UAE Citi Commercial Bank: With nearly two decades of commercial banking experience, deep expertise in industrials sector strategy, and proven success scaling mid-market teams in the UK, Vetts is well-positioned to expand CCB's presence in the UAE's mid-sized corporate segment. His track record of driving portfolio and revenue growth, combined with his understanding of Citi's global product suite and local market dynamics, suggests he will focus on leveraging international expansion opportunities for UAE corporates while building a high-performing regional team.