Bio

Scott Wilson is Head of US Capital Markets and Chief Operating Officer, US Private Wealth Management. He oversees the strategic vision and growth of all CIBC Capital Markets activities in the US region. He also oversees the management and development of the US Wealth operating platform as the business focuses on client-centric growth. Mr. Wilson serves on the CIBC US Region Executive Committee, Global Capital Markets Management Committee and US Wealth Operating Committee. Previously, Mr. Wilson led CIBC’s Capital Markets activities in Europe and served as CAO for global Capital Markets. Prior to that, Mr. Wilson was Head of Legal and Compliance for CIBC’s Asia-Pacific and Europe regions. Mr. Wilson began his career as a lawyer in Washington, D.C. working as a legal and regulatory advisor. Mr. Wilson holds a Juris Doctorate from UCLA’s School of Law, as well as an MBA issued jointly from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology. He also holds a BA from the University of California and is a member of the California Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar Association.