SYDNEY, June 5 (Reuters) - Citigroup ( C/PN ) said on

Thursday it had appointed John McLean as head of equity capital

markets (ECM) and global asset managers for Australia and New

Zealand.

The appointment follows the departure of former ECM head Rob

Jahrling who left the bank after 15 years.

McLean, who is currently head of global asset managers and

Citi's financial sponsors business in Asia Pacific, will

relocate from Singapore to Sydney for the job.

McLean has previously led the Australian and New Zealand ECM

businesses prior to his current position.