The e-commerce platform Zilingo has roped in the former Managing Director and Head of Technology at Citigroup, James Perry. At Zilingo, Perry is appointed as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.

Perry has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, and has overseen clients raising funds over US$150 billion, including 40 initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US and Hong Kong. He has also advised technology companies on over US$80 billion in mergers and acquisitions deals across six continents. 

Ankiti Bose, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Zilingo, shared in media, “We are thrilled to welcome James into our leadership team as we expand our horizons and take the company global. It’s a very exciting time for us.”

As Zilingo continues to grow in markets such as the US, the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia, Perry will join the management team that propels the business forward in terms of scalability and sustainability. 

On his appointment, Perry was quoted in media saying,“I’m excited to join the Zilingo team. I have seen hundreds of technology companies over my years in banking, Zilingo stands out as an innovator bringing technology and transparency to an industry that has changed little since the industrial revolution.”