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Harry Culham

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Operating Officer | Chef de l’exploitation at CIBC
📍 Canada

Harry Culham is the Chief Operating Officer of CIBC and will become President and CEO in November 2025. His career at the bank is notable, having started as an intern in one of CIBCs first graduate programs before rejoining in 2008 and eventually leading the global Capital Markets business. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce from the UBC Sauder School of Business.

He is deeply committed to community service, holding leadership roles such as Co-Chair of the CIBC Foundation and Executive Chair of CIBC Miracle Day. He serves on the boards of Sinai Health and Branksome Hall, and has been the Finance Sector lead for the United Way of Greater Toronto.

His career represents a full circle, rising from an intern to the next President and CEO of the same bank.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer | Chef de l’exploitation
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Canada
Personality Overview

How Harry shows up

Relationship Oriented
Big Picture Person
Believer

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Harry cares about

Capital Markets
He has extensive global experience in this sector and successfully led CIBC's Capital Markets division, focusing on client relationships and delivering consistent growth, before his promotion to COO.
Children's Charities
Demonstrates a strong commitment to youth-focused philanthropy as Co-Chair of the CIBC Foundation and Executive Chair of the annual CIBC Miracle Day, which raises millions for children's charities.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Chief Operating Officer | Chef de l’exploitation
CIBC
2015 - 2025
SEVP and Group Head, Capital Markets
CIBC
2011 - 2015
Group Co-Head, Wholesale Banking
CIBC
2010 - 2011
Managing Director and Head, Capital Markets Trading
CIBC
2008 - 2010
Managing Director and Head, Fixed Income, Currencies and Distribution
CIBC
In the press

Media appearances

CIBC Perspectives – Market Outlook with Victor Dodig and Harry Culham (Apple Podcasts). Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Market Outlook with Victor Dodig and Harry Culham. Featured in CIBC Thought Leadership Podcast
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Education
Bachelor of Commerce - BComm
UBC Sauder School of Business
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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