Bio

Ian Matthews is Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at CIBC Capital Markets. He is responsible for a broad range of operational support activities globally that help support our Capital Markets business. Prior to his current role, Mr. Matthews was Managing Director and CAO, CIBC Capital Markets - Canada. He has over 30 years of industry experience and has held progressively senior and international roles at CIBC, including Head, Capital Markets Business Management, CAO for Global Capital Markets in Asia, and Head of Canadian and International Conduit Administration. Mr. Matthews began his career in banking in 1985, joining CIBC’s Corporate Banking Management Development program before moving into CIBC’s Capital Markets business. Mr. Matthews is a member of the CIBC Capital Markets Management Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Financial Administrative Studies from the University of Western Ontario. He has also completed the Executive Development Program in Finance from Queen’s University.