Citadele Bank announces the nomination of Liene Grūtupa as the new Chief Compliance and Legal Officer and member of the Management Board, pending the required regulatory approvals.
Liene Grūtupa has more than 25-year experience in executive legal and personnel management positions. She joined AS Citadele banka in 2011 as Head of the Legal Division and, since January 2022, has additionally taken on the role of Head of HR. Her experience combined with significant achievements in strategic planning and process optimization, demonstrates a strong capability to ensure compliance, and drive organizational success. Liene Grūtupa has a law degree from University of Latvia and an MBA from Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration.
Rūta Ežerskiene, Citadele CEO and Chair of the Management Board, stated, “The ability to nurture talent and develop leaders is a testament to any companies’ success. Liene is a prime example of this journey with 14 years in Citadele. Her vision is clear and her commitment to Citadele is unwavering. I am confident that new addition to the Management Board will bring invaluable expertise and insights that will drive the bank forward.”
Liene Grūtupa: “During my time at Citadele, I have witnessed remarkable growth, and I am proud to have been a part of it. I am deeply honored and grateful for this opportunity, as I clearly understand our priorities and the path ahead.”
The decision to appoint Chief Compliance and Legal Officer and member of the Management Board is awaiting regulatory approval.