(April 6 – 14:50 ET) – Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has appointed Robert E. Waite as senior vice-president, corporate communications and public affairs. “Bob brings a comprehensive background in communications, marketing, government relations and investor relations to this position,” says Ron Lalonde, senior executive vice-president and chief administrative officer.
“He will be instrumental in building support and understanding among employees and external stakeholders for the many changes we are undertaking to enhance CIBC’s position as a leader in the financial services sector.”
Waite joins CIBC after six years as vice-president, corporate relations and marketing, for CAE Inc., where he was responsible for corporate marketing, communications, investor relations and government relations.
Prior to his position at CAE Inc., he was director of communications for IBM Canada Ltd., press secretary to Senator Bob Dole (R-Kansas), and served as vice-president of public affairs for The Export Import Bank of the United States during the Reagan administration. Waite began his career as a journalist in the U.S. and Europe.
-IE Staff