David Gillespie
About David Gillespie
David Gillespie is the EVP of Infrastructure at CIBC and a Director at both INTERAC and The Geneva Center for Autism, with a career spanning various leadership roles in technology and finance.
Professional Background
David Gillespie has accumulated extensive experience within the financial and technology sectors. His professional journey has seen him in key roles at prominent organizations. Notably, he is the EVP of Infrastructure at CIBC, a role he began in 2020. Additionally, since 2021, he has served as a Director at INTERAC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His background features significant roles at CIBC Mellon, where he was a Director from 2018 to 2021, and at CIBC in multiple leadership roles over the years.
Leadership Roles at CIBC
David Gillespie's tenure at CIBC includes several leadership positions. Most recently, he holds the position of EVP Infrastructure. Prior to this role, he served as SVP of Capital Markets / Wealth Management Operations from 2015 to 2020. He also held the role of VP Distribution Technology and Channel Strategy from 2013 to 2015, and VP Infrastructure Operations, Technology from 2006 to 2013. His roles at CIBC reflect a deep engagement in technological and infrastructural development within the bank.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, David Gillespie gained valuable experience in various capacities at leading organizations. He worked at CIBC Mellon as a Director from 2018 to 2021. At HP, he served as the Director of Infrastructure Managed Services, North America, from 2003 to 2006. He also headed delivery for the Asia Pacific region at Spectra from 2000 to 2003 and engaged in quality control and pre-sales solution engineering at The docSpace Company from 1999 to 2000. Earlier in his career, Gillespie was a Systems Engineer and Account Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 1996 to 1999.
Education and Credentials
David Gillespie's educational background includes a certification and degree from prestigious institutions. He earned his ICD.D certification from the Institute of Corporate Directors at the University of Toronto. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba. These credentials underpin his extensive expertise in corporate leadership and strategic management.