REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsTORONTO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc (C.N) has named Nancy Bertrand as the head of its private bank in Canada, succeeding Bob McGuire who retired earlier this month, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Thursday. Bertrand, who takes the role effective immediately, will be responsible for leading Citi Private Bank's growth in Canada which caters to high-net-worth individuals. She most recently served as a private banker leading a team in Toronto and Montréal, advising ultra-high net worth families, foundations and single-family offices. She joined Citi Private Bank in 2006 and has held a number of senior positions. Bertrand will report to Halé Behzadi, North America head of Citi Private Bank.

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Persons: Andrew Kelly, Nancy Bertrand, Bob McGuire, Bertrand, Halé, Nivedita Balu, Christina Fincher Organizations: Citibank, New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Rights, Citigroup Inc, Reuters, Citi, Citi Private Bank, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, Canada, Toronto, North America