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CIBC (NYSE: CM) announced significant leadership changes to its Group Executive Leadership Team, effective November 1, 2025, as Harry Culham prepares to assume the role of President and CEO. Key appointments include Christian Exshaw as Senior EVP and Group Head of Capital Markets, Kevin Li as Senior EVP and Group Head of U.S. Region, and Christina Kramer as Senior EVP and Chief Administrative Officer.

The bank also announced the retirement of Shawn Beber, current Senior EVP and Group Head of U.S. Region, effective July 1, 2026, and Kikelomo Lawal, Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer. Several other executives will continue in their current roles, ensuring leadership continuity and strategic execution.

CIBC (NYSE: CM) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership del suo Group Executive Leadership Team, efficaci dal 1º novembre 2025, mentre Harry Culham si prepara ad assumere la carica di Presidente e CEO. Tra le nomine principali figurano Christian Exshaw come Senior EVP e responsabile di gruppo per i mercati dei capitali, Kevin Li come Senior EVP e responsabile di gruppo per la regione USA e Christina Kramer come Senior EVP e Direttore Amministrativo Capo.

La banca ha inoltre annunciato la pensionamento di Shawn Beber, attuale Senior EVP e responsabile di gruppo per la regione USA, con effetto dal 1º luglio 2026, e di Kikelomo Lawal, Executive VP e Chief Legal Officer. Diversi altri dirigenti manterranno i loro ruoli attuali, garantendo continuità nella leadership e nell'esecuzione della strategia.

CIBC (NYSE: CM) anunció importantes cambios en la dirección de su Group Executive Leadership Team, con vigencia a partir del 1 de noviembre de 2025, mientras Harry Culham se prepara para asumir el cargo de presidente y director ejecutivo (President and CEO). Entre los nombramientos clave están Christian Exshaw como Senior EVP y jefe de grupo de Mercados de Capitales, Kevin Li como Senior EVP y jefe de grupo de la región de EE. UU., y Christina Kramer como Senior EVP y directora administrativa principal.

El banco también anunció la jubilación de Shawn Beber, actual Senior EVP y jefe de grupo de la región de EE. UU., con efecto el 1 de julio de 2026, y de Kikelomo Lawal, Executive VP y Chief Legal Officer. Varios otros directivos continuarán en sus cargos actuales, asegurando la continuidad del liderazgo y la ejecución estratégica.

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CIBC (NYSE: CM) a annoncé d'importants changements au sein de son Group Executive Leadership Team, effectifs au 1er novembre 2025, alors que Harry Culham s'apprête à prendre les fonctions de président et CEO. Les nominations clés incluent Christian Exshaw en tant que Senior EVP et directeur de groupe des marchés de capitaux, Kevin Li en tant que Senior EVP et directeur de groupe pour la région des États‑Unis, et Christina Kramer en tant que Senior EVP et Chief Administrative Officer.

La banque a également annoncé la retraite de Shawn Beber, actuel Senior EVP et directeur de groupe pour la région des États‑Unis, à compter du 1er juillet 2026, ainsi que celle de Kikelomo Lawal, Executive VP et Chief Legal Officer. Plusieurs autres cadres resteront dans leurs fonctions actuelles, assurant la continuité du leadership et l'exécution de la stratégie.

CIBC (NYSE: CM) hat bedeutende Veränderungen in seinem Group Executive Leadership Team angekündigt, die am 1. November 2025 in Kraft treten, da Harry Culham die Rolle des Präsidenten und CEO übernehmen wird. Zu den Schlüsselernennungen gehören Christian Exshaw als Senior EVP und Gruppenleiter für Kapitalmärkte, Kevin Li als Senior EVP und Gruppenleiter für die Region USA sowie Christina Kramer als Senior EVP und Chief Administrative Officer.

Die Bank gab außerdem die Pensionierung von Shawn Beber, derzeit Senior EVP und Gruppenleiter für die Region USA, mit Wirkung zum 1. Juli 2026 sowie von Kikelomo Lawal, Executive VP und Chief Legal Officer, bekannt. Mehrere weitere Führungskräfte verbleiben in ihren aktuellen Positionen, um Kontinuität in der Leitung und die strategische Umsetzung sicherzustellen.

Positive
  • Strong leadership continuity with experienced executives in key positions
  • Strategic expansion of roles for existing leadership team members
  • Smooth transition plan with retiring executives
  • Enhanced focus on cross-border operations and client relationships
Negative
  • Loss of experienced executives with significant institutional knowledge
  • Multiple simultaneous leadership changes could create temporary operational adjustments

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) today announced senior leadership appointments to its Group Executive Leadership Team that will position the bank for the future and further accelerate the execution of its client-focused strategy as Harry Culham assumes the role of President and CEO, November 1, 2025.

"Across CIBC, we are accelerating our momentum by delivering on our client-focused strategy and by fostering a purpose-led, connected culture, which starts with our leadership team and extends to every corner of our bank," said Mr. Culham. "Our strategic investments and our people have enabled our growth, and the changes we're announcing today will help position us for the future. Each of these leaders brings exceptional experience, a proven track record of performance and exemplifies our purpose-led and collaborative culture."

  • °ä³ó°ù¾±²õ³Ù¾±²¹²ÔÌý·¡³æ²õ³ó²¹·É will be appointed Senior Executive Vice-President and Group Head, Capital Markets. In this role, he will have accountability for Capital Markets globally. He was appointed to an expanded role as Deputy Head of Capital Markets in 2024, leading CIBC's Global Markets, Global Corporate and Global Investment Banking teams.

    "From his early days on the trading floor to his many years in key leadership roles across Capital Markets, Christian is known for his clear focus on our clients, execution, innovation and bringing a growth mindset to our bank," said Mr. Culham.

  • Kevin Li will be appointed Senior Executive Vice-President and Group Head, U.S. Region; President and CEO, CIBC Bank USA. He is currently Managing Director and Head, Global Investment Banking, and was previously Head of CIBC in Europe, and has held various senior roles in Canada. He first joined CIBC in 1994 and has been based in Chicago since 2018.

    "Kevin has consistently brought a strong client focus and disciplined approach to growing our business across borders," said Mr. Culham. "Drawing on his deep relationships in the U.S., Canada and Europe, he will provide exceptional leadership for our U.S. team."

  • Christina Kramer will be appointed Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), CIBC. She will continue to lead CIBC's Technology, Infrastructure and Innovation group, and adds accountability for Corporate Governance, Client Complaints, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), as well as CAO teams across the enterprise.

    "A trusted leader, Christina brings tremendous leadership and deep experience, drawing on strategic and operational capabilities that have served our bank well over the course of her career," said Mr. Culham.

  • Hratch Panossian, Senior Executive Vice-President and Group Head, Personal and Business Banking, continues in his current role and will expand his mandate to include contact centres and client marketing.

    "Under Hratch's leadership, our retail bank has continued to build strong momentum," said Mr. Culham. "His strategic perspective, client-centred approach, and commitment to innovation, modernization and digitization are enabling our team to attract new clients to our bank, deepen relationships and grow our Personal and Business Banking franchise."

  • ³§³Ü²õ²¹²ÔÌý¸é¾±³¾³¾±ð°ù, Senior Executive Vice-President and Group Head, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, continues in her current role leading this strategic business unit in Canada and will add oversight of CIBC Caribbean.

    "Susan exemplifies our client-focused, highly connected approach to serving our clients," said Mr. Culham. "Under her leadership our team in the Caribbean will further our momentum in deepening client relationships and building connectivity across our bank."

  • Amy South will be appointed Executive Vice-President, Office of the CEO and Chief of Staff. Her responsibilities will include the Strategic Client Office, Government Relations, CIBC's Economics group and oversight of CIBC Mellon.

    "Amy is a proven leader with extensive experience, and she will continue to play an important role in enabling our connectivity and building strong client relationships across our bank," said Mr. Culham.

  • ³§³Ù±ð±è³ó±ð²ÔÌý³§³¦³ó´Ç±ô³Ù³ú will be appointed Global Chief Legal Officer. He was most recently General Counsel, Canada. Stephen has held progressively more senior roles in Legal during his almost 20-year career with CIBC, as well as at leading legal firms prior to joining the bank.

    "Stephen is a respected leader on our team, and he is well positioned to take on the leadership of our legal affairs globally," said Mr. Culham. "His expertise across various facets of legal and wise counsel will be an asset as he steps into his new role."

Alongside these leaders, the following executives will continue in their roles as part of our Group Executive Leadership Team, providing further continuity and strong execution of our client-focused strategy:

  • ¹ó°ù²¹²Ô°ìÌý³Ò³Ü²õ±ð, Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer
  • ¸é´Ç²ú±ð°ù³ÙÌý³§±ð»å°ù²¹²Ô, Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer and Enterprise Strategy
  • ³§²¹²Ô»å²âÌý³§³ó²¹°ù³¾²¹²Ô, Senior Executive Vice-President and Group Head, People, Culture and Brand

In addition to today's appointments, the following leaders will be retiring from CIBC:

  • ³§³ó²¹·É²ÔÌýµþ±ð²ú±ð°ù, Senior Executive Vice-President and Group Head, U.S. Region; President and CEO, CIBC Bank USA, will retire from the bank after 23 years on July 1, 2026, and will be appointed as Special Advisor on November 1, 2025 to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Prior to his current role, he served as Chief Risk Officer, and previously held senior roles with CIBC including General Counsel, head of Strategy and Corporate Development, and head of U.S. Capital Markets.

    "During his tenure, Shawn has brought deep expertise and knowledge of both financial services and our bank," said Mr. Culham. "He has been instrumental in our progress in the U.S., ensuring that we have a strong, diversified cross-border platform and a disciplined, risk controlled approach to growing the business."

  • Kikelomo Lawal, Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer will retire from CIBC. In her role, she oversaw Legal, Corporate Governance, Client Complaints, Government Relations as well as leading the development of the bank's enterprise ESG strategy.

    "Kikelomo is an accomplished leader and legal professional, and she has been instrumental in building and embedding sustainability into our operations, which will help guide our efforts for years to come," said Mr. Culham. 

"We have a strong, highly connected and purpose-led team that is focused on making client ambitions real and executing our strategy every day," said Mr. Culham. "Building on the continuity and depth of our leadership team, I'm looking forward to working closely with each of these senior leaders in their new and expanded roles, as well as our entire leadership team as we further our momentum. I would also like to recognize and thank Jon Hountalas, Vice-Chair, North American Banking, who announced his retirement earlier this year after 15 years with CIBC and 40 years in Financial Services, for his many contributions to our bank and his deep commitment to our clients."

"On behalf of our entire CIBC team, I want to recognize Victor for his continued strong leadership throughout the transition," added Mr. Culham. "Together, we've had the opportunity to engage directly with clients, our team, investors, and members of the community in every market we operate in. The continuity he has provided and the collective focus we see in our experienced leadership team has been integral to a smooth transition, and will serve as a strong foundation as we go forward."

About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/media-centre.html

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FAQ

Who will be CIBC's new President and CEO starting November 1, 2025?

Harry Culham will assume the role of President and CEO of CIBC (NYSE: CM) on November 1, 2025.

What major leadership changes did CIBC announce for 2025?

CIBC announced several key appointments including Christian Exshaw as Senior EVP of Capital Markets, Kevin Li as Senior EVP of U.S. Region, and Christina Kramer as Senior EVP and Chief Administrative Officer.

When will Shawn Beber retire from CIBC?

Shawn Beber will retire from CIBC on July 1, 2026, after 23 years with the bank. He will serve as Special Advisor from November 1, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition.

Who will be CIBC's new Global Chief Legal Officer?

Stephen Scholtz will be appointed as Global Chief Legal Officer, following his previous role as General Counsel, Canada.

What changes were announced for CIBC's Personal and Business Banking division?

Hratch Panossian will continue as Senior EVP and Group Head of Personal and Business Banking, with an expanded mandate to include contact centres and client marketing.
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