One way Citi supports these efforts is through its Employee Network chapters, which serve as local branches of its Affinities and are initiated and led by employees. They offer professional development, mentoring, networking and community engagement opportunities to members and colleagues. Consistent with Citi's inclusive culture, Employee Network chapters are open to all Citi employees, whether or not they identify with a particular Affinity. Each of the company's nine Affinities is co-chaired by a member of the CEO's leadership team. In 2020, the number of Citi's global employee network chapters increased to 198 chapters (from 179 in 2019) with approximately 44,000 colleagues globally.