CIBC announced appointments to the bank's Executive Committee that will leverage and further develop the strength of its leadership team while accelerating efforts to build a relationship-oriented bank for a modern world. The following appointments are effective March 2, 2020: As previously announced in August 2019, Kevin Patterson, Senior Executive Vice-President, Technology and Operations, will be retiring from CIBC effective May 1, 2020. Christina Kramer has been appointed Senior Executive Vice-President, Technology, Infrastructure and Innovation. Laura Dottori-Attanasio has been appointed Senior Executive Vice-President, Personal and Business Banking. Shawn Beber has been appointed Chief Risk Officer. Harry Culham will continue to lead Capital Markets franchise as Senior Executive Vice- President, Capital Markets, while adding accountability for CIBC FirstCaribbean and CIBC Mellon, as well as direct to consumer businesses which includes Simplii Financial, Direct Investing & Advice and Alternate Solutions Group. Sandy Sharman has been appointed Senior Executive Vice-President, People, Culture and Brand, reflecting her expanded mandate in these areas in recent years, and the addition of Enterprise Real Estate function to her accountabilities. In addition, Heather Kaine takes on the role of Senior Vice-President and Chief Auditor, and an Observer on CIBC's Operating Committee. Mike Capatides, Jon Hountalas and Hratch Panossian remain in their current roles on CIBC's Executive Committee.