Richard Jardim — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Senior Executive Vice President, CIO & CTO at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
Leads technology and innovation, including Data & AI investments, within financial services
Has led high-impact teams at CIBC for nearly 15 years
Previously held a role at TD Bank Group

Biography

Richard Jardim serves as the Senior Executive Vice President, CIO & CTO for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). In this role, he focuses on delivering platforms, capabilities, and innovation to ensure CIBC remains future-ready, including driving value from Data & AI investments. He has led high-impact teams at CIBC for nearly 15 years, during which the banking industry has modernized dramatically.