As the idea for the platform evolved, Citi's Innovation Lab network and D10X SM program, an internal strategic growth process that nurtures the development and launch of business solutions across Citi's businesses, helped Proxymity iterate and evaluate its vision to improve the proxy voting system. The platform was first launched in the UK in 2018. "Proxymity exemplifies the power of innovation that comes from within a global institution like Citi and the pace at which we can drive change at scale," shared Emily Turner, Head of Innovation & Business Development, Citi Institutional Clients Group. "Because of Dean and Jon's deep expertise and understanding of the problems issuers and investors face, Citi immediately saw the potential for Proxymity and we were excited to support the development of this platform."