David MacNaughton joined CIBC as a strategic advisor. In this role, he will further strengthen CIBC’s Office of the CEO by providing insights to senior business leaders across areas including public policy, regulatory developments and stakeholder relations. He will also work alongside the bank’s experienced group of vice-chairs to bring expertise and insight to CIBC’s clients on strategic growth opportunities in a highly fluid operating environment.
MacNaughton is a respected voice in Canada’s business community. He served as Canada’s Ambassador to the United States from 2016 – 2019. During this important period which saw the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, MacNaughton’s strategic vision and constructive approach to advancing cross-border relations were instrumental in achieving enduring value for key sectors across Canada. He is also deeply experienced in public policy and opinion, having served as chairman of StrategyCorp, working closely with leading organizations to help them understand evolving public policy and deliver for their stakeholders.
“David’s highly informed perspective on the key issues that are shaping the operating environment of tomorrow will be of strategic value to our bank as we work alongside our clients to help them achieve their growth ambitions,” Harry Culham, president and CEO of CIBC, said. “His unmatched insights in areas such as global trade and public policy will support our team in executing on our client-focused growth strategy across borders, and will help our clients navigate a complex environment with greater certainty and success.”
