Michael G. Capatides was Promoted to General Counsel at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Date of management change: September 15, 2014 

What Happened?

Toronto, ON-based Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has Promoted Michael G. Capatides as General Counsel

 

About the Company

Founded in 1867, CIBC is a leading global financial institution providing a full suite of products and services to over 11 million clients across Canada and around the world. We understand that you, our customer, demand financial products and services that meet your unique needs. We provide these by creating a personalized, flexible and straightforward banking experience that fits your life. Our innovative products and services allow you to bank when and how it is most convenient for you, while our straightforward and honest approach allows you to make informed financial decisions. This culture of innovation and our shared values of trust, teamwork and accountability have consistently led to CIBC being named among the top employers in Canada. They are also why a career at CIBC provides a fulfilling challenge and opportunities for growth – not unlike the country we helped to build.

 

About the Person

Michael G. Capatides leads CIBC’s Administration Division and has overall responsibility for the Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, Privacy, Ombudsman, and Corporate Secretary groups. He also leads CIBC’s Strategy and Corporate Development function. Mr. Capatides is headquartered in New York and Toronto. Mr. Capatides joined CIBC in 1996 as General Counsel and Managing Director of CIBC World Markets, with responsibility for legal and compliance matters for CIBC World Markets globally. He was appointed Executive Vice-President and CIBC’s General Counsel in 1999 and Senior Executive Vice-President and General Counsel in 2007. Mr. Capatides was appointed Senior Executive Vice-President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel in 2008 and assumed leadership for Strategy and Corporate Development in September 2014. Prior to joining CIBC, Mr. Capatides was a partner with Mayer, Brown & Platt from 1988. He previously served as a vice-president in the legal departments for Citibank and Chemical Bank, and began his career as an associate at Shearman & Sterling in 1980. Mr. Capatides received his A.B. degree from Rutgers College in 1977 and his J.D. degree from the Columbia University School of Law in 1980.

 

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