Richard Jardim

Energizer
DISC Type : I

SEVP & CIO/CTO - Canadian Imperial bank of Commerce at CIBC

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Richard Jardim is the EVP & CIO at CIBC, where he has spent 8 years building client-first solutions and fostering innovation. He leads a nimble and non-traditional team, focusing on strategic, client-focused approaches in technology.

He is certified as a Project Management Professional and a Chartered Financial Analyst. Richard also holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do WTF, showcasing discipline and dedication.

Richard is deeply committed to nurturing talent, regularly engaging with co-op students and fostering partnerships with educational institutions.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Believer

Imaginative

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Technology Innovation
Richard has consistently focused on weaving innovation into banking solutions and creating leading-edge client-first technologies at CIBC.
Talent Development
He actively engages with co-op students, hosts fireside chats, and discusses career navigation, highlighting his commitment to fostering new talent.
Community Impact
Richard celebrates CIBC's long-term commitment to programs like Computers for Schools Plus, demonstrating an interest in community and sustainability.

Media Appearances

How CIBC's CIO Is Modernizing Banking Through Tech & Talent. Featured in Spotify

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Leadership Fireside Chat with CIBC's EVP & CIO, Richard Jardim. Featured in EDA Summit

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CIBC CIO on Modernizing Banking Through Tech & Talent. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

1-2026
SEVP & CIO/CTO - Canadian Imperial bank of Commerce at CIBC
9-2020 - 1-2026
EVP & CIO - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CIBC at CIBC
7-2017 - 9-2020
SVP & CIO - CIBC Capital Markets, International, Commercial & Wealth Management Technology at CIBC
7-2011 - 6-2017
SVP & CIO - Capital Markets, Risk Management & Treasury Technology at CIBC
8-2010 - 6-2011
Vice President at TD Bank Group

Education

Hrs. BA from Western University

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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Richard

Personality Compatibility


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