Ferguson to retire from CIBC Mellon
30 April 2024 Canada
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Rob Ferguson is to retire after more than 35 years in the financial industry, including a 28-year term with CIBC Mellon.
He will depart from the Canadian investment services firm on 3 May 2024, ending his career as chief capital markets officer at the company.
Ferguson joined CIBC Mellon at the beginning of the joint venture between the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the Mellon Financial Corporation in 1996.
Originally joining the firm as a client service manager in securities lending, Ferguson has been instrumental in growing the firm鈥檚 capital markets business and has been a key contributor to the leadership team.
Ferguson is known by the company to advocate for employees, and has been a sponsor for a number of employee initiatives, including mentoring.
Commenting on his departure, CIBC Mellon CEO Mal Cullen says: 鈥淥n behalf of the leadership team and all colleagues at CIBC Mellon, I would like to thank Rob for his contributions to our organisation.
鈥淗e will be missed and I wish him all the best in retirement where I鈥檓 sure he will enjoy time with his family and lots more hiking, travelling and photography.鈥�
Ferguson adds: "As I move forward, I鈥檓 profoundly thankful for the invaluable experiences and relationships cultivated during my time at CIBC Mellon.
"I extend my gratitude to my colleagues, clients, and everyone along the way for their unwavering support and dedication. I depart knowing that I leave our business in the capable hands of the exceptional team led by Lisa Tomada."
He will depart from the Canadian investment services firm on 3 May 2024, ending his career as chief capital markets officer at the company.
Ferguson joined CIBC Mellon at the beginning of the joint venture between the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the Mellon Financial Corporation in 1996.
Originally joining the firm as a client service manager in securities lending, Ferguson has been instrumental in growing the firm鈥檚 capital markets business and has been a key contributor to the leadership team.
Ferguson is known by the company to advocate for employees, and has been a sponsor for a number of employee initiatives, including mentoring.
Commenting on his departure, CIBC Mellon CEO Mal Cullen says: 鈥淥n behalf of the leadership team and all colleagues at CIBC Mellon, I would like to thank Rob for his contributions to our organisation.
鈥淗e will be missed and I wish him all the best in retirement where I鈥檓 sure he will enjoy time with his family and lots more hiking, travelling and photography.鈥�
Ferguson adds: "As I move forward, I鈥檓 profoundly thankful for the invaluable experiences and relationships cultivated during my time at CIBC Mellon.
"I extend my gratitude to my colleagues, clients, and everyone along the way for their unwavering support and dedication. I depart knowing that I leave our business in the capable hands of the exceptional team led by Lisa Tomada."
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