Insights from a world of opportunity

Citi’s retiring head of Southeast Asia, Michael Zink, shares key insights he picked up in a career that saw him work across the world.

My wife Betsy and I have been on a marvellous journey through ten countries across four continents, and, after more than 27 years overseas, we have decided this is the moment to return to the US.  As I retire from Citi, I reflect on lessons from my international career.

Believe in people and your faith will be rewarded

In January 1994, I arrived in Moscow as part of the start-up leadership team that re-established Citi’s presence in the...