Robert Armstrong
About Robert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong is the Senior Director of Human Resources, Technology, Infrastructure, & Innovation at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a position he has held since 2021.
Title and Current Role
Robert Armstrong serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources, Technology, Infrastructure, & Innovation at CIBC. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he has been in this role since 2021. In this position, Armstrong oversees HR initiatives within the realms of technology, infrastructure, and innovation, contributing to the strategic growth and management of human resources at CIBC.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Robert Armstrong has held numerous roles at CIBC over an extensive career. Prior to his current role, Armstrong served as Director, Limit Monitoring, Capital Markets Risk Management from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of Director Human Resources, Risk Management from 2014 to 2018. Earlier, Armstrong worked as a Senior Human Resources Consultant in Finance from 2010 to 2014, and before that, as a Human Resources Consultant in Global Operations and INTRIA from 2007 to 2010. He began his career at CIBC in 2004 as an HR Coordinator in HR Services and Administration after completing an internship focused on Global Recruitment Strategies in 2003.
Education and Academic Background
Robert Armstrong holds a Human Resources Management qualification from the University of Prince Edward Island/Holland College, which he attained over a one-year period from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, Armstrong earned a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Western Ontario, where he studied from 1999 to 2002.
Experience at CIBC
Robert Armstrong's extensive career at CIBC demonstrates a continuous progression within the human resources sector. His roles have spanned various aspects of HR, including global operations, risk management, finance, and employee relations. Armstrong's long-term association with CIBC showcases his adaptability and expertise in managing HR functions across different domains within the bank.