Pramit Jhaveri
{{short description|Indian banker and ex-CEO of Citi}}
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Pramit Jhaveri is an Indian banker and ex-CEO of Citi. He served as Citi's India CEO from 2010 to 2019 and is the longest-serving India chief of the bank.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/citis-jhaveri-seeks-exit-2-yrs-before-retirement/articleshow/72150909.cms|title=Citibank's Jhaveri seeks exit 2 years before retirement|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-01-24}} Prior to his role as CEO, Pramit set up Citi's investment banking business in India.
In 2019, he was elevated to the position of vice Chairman – banking, capital markets and advisory (BCMA), Asia Pacific, Citi with the responsibility of enhancing key client relationships in the region.{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/citi-india-ceo-pramit-jhaveri-steps-up-to-a-bigger-asia-pacific-role/articleshow/67681523.cms|title=Citi India CEO Pramit Jhaveri steps up to a bigger Asia Pacific role|date=2019-01-25|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-01-24}}
Early life
Pramit was born in Mumbai in the family of a jeweler businessman.{{cite news|title=Lunch with: Pramit Jhaveri|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/lunch-with-bs-pramit-jhaveri-114071101269_1.html|access-date=13 March 2015|work=Business Standard}} Pramit completed his schooling from Campion School, Mumbai and earned his Bachelor of Commerce from Sydenham College in Mumbai. He holds an MBA specialising in finance and economics from Simon Business School of the University of Rochester, which is located in Rochester, New York, United States.{{cite web|title=Distinguished Alumni|url=http://www.campionschool.in/alumni/distinguished-alumni.asp?fw=2|publisher=Campion School|access-date=13 March 2015}}{{cite news|title=Pramit Jhaveri The art of banking|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/lunch-with-bs-pramit-jhaveri-114071101269_1.html|access-date=13 March 2015|work=Business Standard}}
Career
Pramit's joined Citi India in 1987 as a campus recruit from the Simon School of Business. He served Citi in various roles and became the CEO heading Citi India business in 2010.{{cite news|title=India's Hottest Dealmakers|url=http://archives.digitaltoday.in/businesstoday/20050410/cover2.html|access-date=13 March 2015|publisher=Business Today}}{{cite news|title=Pramit Jhaveri new Citi country officer|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/report/pramit-jhaveri-new-citi-country-officer/20100329.htm|access-date=13 March 2015|publisher=Rediff}}
In 2016, Pramit was made the Cluster Head for South Asia with oversight of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/former-citi-india-head-pramit-jhaveri-hangs-up-his-boots/article30029868.ece|title=Former Citi India head Pramit Jhaveri hangs up his boots|date=2019-11-20|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-01-24|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}
Citi was also repeatedly recognized as the best foreign bank in the country during this time.
Associations
Pramit is also managing director and head of India Investment Banking at Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited.{{cite news|title=Pramit Jhaveri|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=10286588&privcapId=10253590|access-date=13 March 2015|publisher=Bloomberg News}}
Pramit is a director on the Global Board of U.S.-India Business Council, and Pratham Education Foundation. He is also on the board of trustees of India Foundation for the Arts and on the Council of Advisors for American India Foundation.
Awards
In 2016, Pramit received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from his alma mater Simon School of Business, University of Rochester, USA.{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/four-advice-from-citi-india-ceo-pramit-jhaveri-to-a-graduating-student/articleshow/53092805.cms|title=Four advice from Citi India CEO Pramit Jhaveri to a graduating student|date=2016-07-07|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-01-24}}
Family
Pramit is married to Mukeeta, and they have a son, Prithvir, and a daughter, Nynika.{{cite web|title=THE BEHOLDER : CONVERSATION WITH MUKEETA JHAVERI|url=https://takeonart.wordpress.com/2012/11/02/the-beholder-conversation-with-mukeeta-jhaveri/|publisher=Take on Art|access-date=13 March 2015}} Mukeeta was an investment banker with Merrill Lynch and quit her job after marriage. Pramit, along with his family, lives in Mumbai.{{cite news|title=I wish I were a jeweller|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/7mdKUYNwQfuzb4NHJlUN1H/I-wish-I-were-a-jeweller.html|access-date=13 March 2015|publisher=Livemint}}
Pramit is an avid tennis player and art collector.{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/lunch-with-bs-pramit-jhaveri-114071101269_1.html|title=Lunch with BS: Pramit Jhaveri|date=2014-07-11|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-01-24}}
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