James Potts Joins Citi as Head of Shareholder Advisory and Activism Defense
Citigroup Appoints James Potts to Lead Shareholder Advisory and Activism Defense Group
Background and Experience
April 28 (Reuters) - Citigroup has hired Barclays' James Potts to lead its shareholder advisory and activism arm, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday, to assist its clients through shareholder activities.
Previous Role at Barclays
Potts will join Citi after nearly two decades at Barclays' investment banking division, where he is currently the head of corporate mergers and acquisitions for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
New Responsibilities at Citi
Leadership Role and Coverage
In his new role, Potts will serve as managing director and head of Citi's Shareholder Advisory & Activism Defense Group, covering Europe, UK, Middle East and Africa, Japan, Australia and North America and Asia South, Citi's global mergers arm's co-heads Guillermo Baygual and Drago Rajkovic said.
Reporting Structure
The Briton will be based in London, where he currently resides, and report to Citi's Europe mergers head Robin Rousseau and his UK and Middle East peer Barry Weir, the memo added.
Additional Information
(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru and Anousha Sakoui in London; Editing by Sumana Nandy)
