Doug Williamson
About Doug Williamson
Doug Williamson is the Senior Vice President of Transformation (Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation) at CIBC, with a diverse background in finance and strategic management across multiple financial institutions.
Current Role at CIBC
Doug Williamson serves as the Senior Vice President, Transformation (Technology, Infrastructure and Innovation) at CIBC. Since 2021, he has been based in Toronto, working on significant transformation projects. His role involves resolving cross-enterprise issues and collaborating with other Business Unit transformation leads to align initiatives with the company's strategy. He ensures that these initiatives drive long-term results and accountability.
Previous Role at CIBC FirstCaribbean
From 2017 to 2021, Doug Williamson was the Chief Financial Officer at CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank. During his 4-year tenure in Barbados, he managed the financial operations and implemented strategies to support the bank's financial stability and growth. His experience in senior financial roles equipped him to handle the complexities of the international banking sector.
Earlier Career at CIBC
Doug Williamson held multiple senior positions at CIBC before his current role. From 2014 to 2017, he was the Vice President, Infrastructure Groups CFO and Finance Shared Services, and VP and CFO, Infrastructure Groups. He also served as VP Finance, Technology and Operations from 2012 to 2014. In these roles, he managed financial strategies and supported infrastructure and technology transformation projects across the organization.
Career at BMO Financial Group
Doug Williamson worked at BMO Financial Group in various roles from 2001 to 2012. His positions included Director and Head of Technology Finance, Director of Strategy and Performance Management for the Private Client Group, Senior Manager of Business Management and Technology Portfolio Management, and Manager/Senior Manager of the Financial Strategy Group. His work at BMO focused on financial strategy, technology finance, and portfolio management.
Educational Background
Doug Williamson holds multiple degrees and certifications. He earned his MBA in Finance and International Business from York University from 1998 to 2001. He completed his Honours Bachelor of Commerce at McMaster University in 1998. Additionally, he achieved the CFA designation from the CFA Institute between 2002 and 2004, and the CMA, CPA from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada between 2009 and 2011.