Ms. Kate Stevenson reports

MARIANNE HARRISON APPOINTED TO CIBC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marianne Harrison will join Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)'s board of directors, effective Sept. 8, 2025.

Ms. Harrison was previously president and chief executive officer at John Hancock as well as president and chief executive officer of Manulife Canada, and brings significant experience in the financial service sector, having held a variety of senior leadership roles across her career over the past 25 years.

In addition, Ms. Harrison is a seasoned board member with a breadth of experience, having served on not-for-profit and corporate boards, including roles on audit and finance committees.

"Marianne is a highly accomplished executive with experience in senior leadership roles in the financial services sector," said Kate Stevenson, chair of the board, CIBC. "Her perspective and proven leadership will strengthen CIBC's commitment to strong governance, and her strategic insight will be instrumental in advancing the bank's client-focused strategy."

Ms. Harrison holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Western Ontario and a diploma in accounting from Wilfred Laurier University, is a chartered accountant, and is a fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA).

About Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (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, 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.