A SENIOR management team from Citi paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow in the latter’s office in Komtar today.
The Citi delegation was led by Srinath Sambasivan (Managing Director & Asia Client Experience Head). The other members included Naveed Anwar (Global Platforms Data Services Head), Rishi Luthria (Regional Head of Digital & Commercial Bank Sales, Treasury and Trade Solutions) and Audrey Foo (Senior Vice-President – Cash Operations Head).
They had a fruitful discussion, ranging from the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact, industrial development and land matters, talent development, ESG (environmental, social and governance), to investment opportunities.
“The talent is great in Penang and our presence in this area signifies our investments into Malaysia, particularly Penang, for bringing more and more opportunities for employment.
“We are trying to build a hub for workers who can enhance their skills even further for new opportunities to expand in areas of the financial sector,” said Naveed.
Chow said Penang has generally bounced back well from the Covid-19 crisis and is working on getting the land ready to attract more investors.
“The manufacturing sector did well during the pandemic, but the tourism sector was greatly impacted and is starting to recover. With good investments, a lot of jobs have been created,” Chow said.
Story by K.H. Ong
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