Citigroup’s global head of digital assets for markets, Shobhit Maini, has departed from the firm.
After 14 years with the company, Maini leaves to pursue an entrepreneurial opportunity in the digital asset space.
Deepak Mehra, international lead for markets strategic investments, will expand his current role to lead the markets digital assets team.
Mehra will report directly to Lee Smallwood, head of markets innovation and investments, as head of digital assets.
He will continue to report to Siris Singh, head of markets strategic investments.
Mehra will coordinate with product partners to prepare the business for future developments in the sector, including ensuring that the company’s digital asset strategy and related investing activity aligns with its in-business objectives.