CIBC names new technology chief, reorganizes senior leadership

CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) announced senior executive appointments effective January 1, 2026, including leadership changes in technology, human resources and administrative functions.

Sandy Sharman, Senior Executive Vice-President and Group Head of People, Culture and Brand, will transition to Special Advisor on January 1 and retire at the end of 2026 after 19 years with the bank.

Richard Jardim will be appointed Senior Executive Vice-President, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Global Technology, Data and AI. Jardim has worked at the bank for 14 years and will focus on modernizing technology platforms and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Christina Kramer, Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Administrative Officer, will take on additional responsibilities including Enterprise Real Estate, Brand, Community Investment, Client Experience, Communications, and Corporate Events. Kramer has more than 35 years of experience at CIBC.

Yvonne Dimitroff will be appointed Executive Vice-President, Chief Human Resources Officer, People, Culture and Talent. Dimitroff brings 14 years of HR leadership experience with the bank across Canada, the United States and global operations.

"Building on our record financial performance in fiscal 2025, we're further strengthening our leadership team in areas where accelerating our execution will deliver more for our stakeholders," said Harry Culham, President and CEO of CIBC.

The appointments are part of CIBC's strategy to enhance connectivity, drive efficiencies through modernization, and develop human capital, according to the company's statement.

CIBC serves 15 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets.

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