UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August, 2024 | Commission File Number: 1-14678 |
CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
CIBC Square, 81 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5J 0E7
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ☐ | Form 40-F ☑ |
The information contained in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Registration Statements on Form S-8 File Nos. 333-130283, 333-09874 and 333-218913 and Form F-3 File Nos. 333-219550, 333-220284, 333-272447 and 333-273505.
CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE | |||||
Date: August 8, 2024 | By: | /s/ Geoff Dillon | |||
Name: | Geoff Dillon | ||||
Title: |
Vice-President
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Exhibits
Exhibits | Description | |||
99.1 | News Release Dated August 8, 2024 - François Poirier Appointed to CIBC’s Board of Directors |
Exhibit 99.1
François Poirier Appointed to CIBC's Board of Directors
TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) today announced that François Poirier will be joining its Board of Directors effective September 1, 2024.
Mr. Poirier is President and CEO of TC Energy Corporation, one of North America's leading energy infrastructure companies, and brings significant experience in the energy sector spanning power generation, sustainability, risk management, and corporate development. Mr. Poirier has held a variety of senior leadership roles at TC Energy Corporation including Chief Operating Officer and President, Power and Storage. He also previously served as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development.
In addition, Mr. Poirier has 25 years of experience in investment banking and capital markets. Prior to joining TC Energy Corporation, he served as President and Head, Investment Banking and Capital Markets for Wells Fargo Securities Canada, Ltd.
"François brings deep strategic expertise across key sectors in the North American economy, and complements skills and experience on our Board," said Kate Stevenson, Chair of the Board, CIBC. "Adding his perspective as a prominent business leader from Western Canada will further our efforts to oversee the continued execution of CIBC's client-focused growth strategy."
Mr. Poirier graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Operations Research from the University of Ottawa, and holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University.
About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets businesses, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network and locations across Canada, with offices in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/media-centre.html
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For further information: For further information: Stephanie Marcus, CIBC Communications & Public Affairs, 416-643-6358, stephanie.marcus@cibc.com
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