Zdenek Turek

Chief Risk Officer Citigroup

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

Zdenek Turek has been Citigroup’s Chief Risk Officer since February 2021, after a short spell as interim CRO. A Citi banker since 1991, he was previously chief risk officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and chief executive of Citibank Europe, and led Citi’s franchises in several countries. Citigroup ranked No. 24 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Chief Risk Officer of Citigroup since February 2021.
• Interim Chief Risk Officer from December 2020.
• EMEA Chief Risk Officer.
• CEO of Citibank Europe.
• Joined Citi in 1991.

Professional Journey

Turek joined Citi in 1991 and led franchises in Russia, South Africa and Hungary, served as CEO of Citibank Europe and became EMEA Chief Risk Officer.

He was named Interim Chief Risk Officer in December 2020 and Chief Risk Officer in February 2021.

Education

No first-party source read for this profile states his education.