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About Us

Two centuries of trust

Since 1812, we've been at the forefront of global finance — evolving with the world while staying true to our mission of enabling economic progress.

Our Story

Founded in New York City, Elite Crest Credit Union grew from a single branch into one of the world's most recognized financial institutions. Our journey has been defined by a commitment to innovation, inclusion, and responsible banking.

Today, we serve over 200 million customer accounts across 160 countries and jurisdictions, providing consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services.

Our global presence enables us to deliver solutions that connect the world's economies — facilitating trade, investment, and growth across borders.

1812

Year Founded

200M+

Customer Accounts

160+

Countries & Jurisdictions

$2.4T

Total Assets

230,000+

Global Employees

#1

Treasury & Trade Solutions

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

To serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Our Vision

To be the world's most trusted and valued financial services company — measured not just by size, but by the positive impact we create.

Our Values

Integrity in every action. Excellence in every service. Respect for every person. Responsibility to every community we serve.

Leadership

Meet our leadership team

JP

James W. Parker

Chief Executive Officer

LT

Linda M. Torres

Chief Financial Officer

RA

Robert K. Adesanya

Chief Technology Officer

CB

Catherine S. Blake

Chief Risk Officer

Our Journey

1812

Founded as City Bank of New York with a mission to serve merchants and the growing economy.

1897

Became the largest bank in the United States by total assets.

1897

Became the largest bank in the United States by total assets.

1965

Pioneered the certificate of deposit, revolutionizing modern banking.

1998

Formed Citigroup through a historic merger, becoming the largest financial services company globally.

1998

Formed Citigroup through a historic merger, becoming the largest financial services company globally.

2015

Launched next-generation digital banking platform serving customers in 19 markets.

2024

Surpassed 200 million customer accounts worldwide, continuing our legacy of global financial leadership.

2024

Surpassed 200 million customer accounts worldwide, continuing our legacy of global financial leadership.