Former Vice-Chairman of CIBC left a lasting mark
TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM)
(NYSE: CM) -- CIBC is greatly saddened by news of the sudden death
of former Alberta Premier
Jim Prentice, P.C. Q.C.
Mr. Prentice served as Vice-Chairman of the bank and a member of
CIBC's Senior Executive Team from 2011 until he was elected leader
of the Alberta Conservative Party and appointed Premier of
Alberta in 2014.
"This news comes as a terrible shock to all of us," said
Victor Dodig, President and CEO,
CIBC. "Jim was a great friend, colleague and Canadian. Our
thoughts and prayers are with Jim's wife, Karen, and their children
and extended family.
"During his tenure with CIBC, Jim was instrumental in enhancing
CIBC's relationship with our clients across Canada and internationally. He left a
lasting mark on our bank. He cared deeply for our country and
had a tremendous ability to engage with people. His death is
a tremendous loss for our country."
About CIBC
CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global
financial institution with 11 million personal banking and business
clients. Through our three major business units - Retail and
Business Banking, Wealth Management and Capital Markets - CIBC
offers a full range of products and services through its
comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices
across Canada with offices in the United
States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more
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SOURCE CIBC - Corporate