SAO PAULO, April 17 (Reuters) - Citi C.N announced on Friday the appointment of two executives to its commercial banking business for Latin America and Brazil.

Gaurang Hattangdi was appointed head of the area for the region, a position he will hold in addition to his global role overseeing coverage and lending, the American bank said in a press release.

Jose Alberto Benamor, meanwhile, will expand his responsibilities and become the new head of commercial banking in Brazil.

Both appointments are effective immediately, according to the bank. They follow the appointment of Andre Cury as head of Citi in Brazil last month.