Citibank Korea has named Kim Kyung-ho, head of corporate banking for Korea, as its final candidate to become Citi country officer and banking head (CCOBH) of Korea. The executive candidate recommendation committee selected Kim after reviewing his strategic vision, management capabilities, industry expertise, leadership and communication with internal and external stakeholders. His appointment is due to take effect on Oct. 27, subject to approval by the board of directors and shareholders at a general meeting. Kim, who joined Citi in 2001 and has led corporate banking in Korea since 2021, would succeed Yoon Myung-soon, who has held the CCOBH role since 2020 and plans to step down when her term ends in October. Citibank Korea has focused on corporate banking following its consumer-finance withdrawal and has also begun preparations to acquire shares held by minority shareholders.