Citigroup has hired Chris Biotti as the new head of its private bank for North America. Biotti, who is set to join Citi in late May, will report to Andy Sieg, the head of Citi's wealth business, reported Barron’s.

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Nearly a month after the departure of its private bank head, Citi has tapped a Bank of America executive to oversee its private banking operation in North America.

Chris Biotti will join Citi in late May as head of its private bank for North America, according to a memo viewed by Barron’s.