This image shows charles chuck prince the former ceo of citigroup captured during his leadership tenure in 2007 a defining year preceding the 2008 global financial crisis Prince is seen in a dark suit white shirt and red patterned tie addressing an audience with a serious and reflective expression Under his leadership citigroup faced significant exposure to subprime mortgage assets that eventually contributed to the banks financial strain during the crisis The image symbolizes a pivotal moment in modern financial history representing the tension and accountability borne by executives in the worlds largest financial institutions at the time