TORONTO and CHICAGO, Dec. 18,
2023 /PRNewswire/ - CIBC announced today that it is
teaming up with professional hockey player Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks, as an
ambassador and spokesperson for the bank. Connor is a longtime CIBC
client, and this partnership is a proud next step that will allow
him to focus on his career ambitions while our CIBC team supports
him in realizing his goals off the ice.
"We're excited to welcome Connor to the CIBC team today as we
officially move forward in this new, long-term partnership," said
Stephen Forbes, Executive
Vice-President, Purpose, Brand and Corporate Affairs, CIBC.
"Already an accomplished athlete at the age of 18, Connor has his
career ahead of him. His story and voice will demonstrate how the
CIBC team can deliver the right plans to help our clients reach
their ambitions."
"My family are long-time clients of CIBC, they are the first and
only bank I've used since growing up in Vancouver," said Connor Bedard. "As our family's bank, CIBC has
always been there behind the scenes to support my early ambitions
in hockey, and my move to Chicago.
As I grow my career, I'm excited to take this next step as an
ambassador for the bank that's been there for me throughout my
journey so far."
As an ambassador for the bank, Connor will be working alongside
CIBC off the ice, through initiatives that highlight community
giving and helping others reach their ambitions such as CIBC
Miracle Day, an annual fundraising tradition that has raised nearly
$300 million globally in support of children's charities. Team
CIBC looks forward to partnering with Connor, as well as continuing
to work with the Chicago Blackhawks, to create further positive
impact on the Chicagoland area and fans of the team.
"Across our bank, we're focused on building strong, long-lasting
relationships and we're excited to partner with Connor as we
continue to invest and grow our business in the U.S.," said
Shawn Beber, Senior Executive
Vice-President and Group Head, U.S. Region; President and CEO, CIBC
Bank USA. "Chicago serves as an important connection
between CIBC and Connor as we work closely together to create
greater access to opportunities for all in the communities where we
live and work."
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 and
Direct Financial Services businesses, CIBC offers a full range of
advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking
network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and
around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about
CIBC can be found at www.cibc.com/ca/media-centre.
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