Scott Preston
About Scott Preston
Scott Preston is the Director & Team Leader, Commercial Banking at CIBC, where he also serves as the National Agriculture Lead. He has extensive experience in commercial banking and credit risk management, with previous roles at Farm Credit Canada and RBC.
Current Role at CIBC
Scott Preston is the Director & Team Leader, Commercial Banking at CIBC. He has held this position since 2011 in Brandon, Manitoba. In this role, he oversees commercial banking operations, focusing on service delivery and business origination. He leads a team of over 20 individuals in the Manitoba market.
Role as National Agriculture Lead
In addition to his directorial responsibilities, Scott Preston serves as the National Agriculture Lead at CIBC. His role focuses on the agriculture sector within commercial banking, where he leverages his expertise to support agricultural clients effectively. This includes strategizing and implementing banking solutions that cater specifically to the needs of the agriculture industry.
Previous Experience at Farm Credit Canada
Before joining CIBC, Scott Preston worked at Farm Credit Canada as a Business Development Manager from 2007 to 2011. During his four-year tenure in Brandon, MB, he was responsible for driving business development initiatives and expanding the company's client base, particularly within the agricultural sector.
Career Path at RBC
Scott Preston began his career at RBC, where he held two key positions over six years. From 2001 to 2004, he served as an Account Manager in Commercial Financial Services in Morden, Manitoba, focusing on financial service delivery to commercial clients. He then transitioned to the role of Credit Risk Manager from 2004 to 2007 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he managed credit risks and ensured robust risk assessment procedures.
Education and Academic Background
Scott Preston holds an MBA from the University of Guelph, completed between 2006 and 2009. His academic background also includes a degree in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba, obtained in 1970. His educational qualifications have significantly contributed to his expertise, particularly in the commercial banking and agricultural sectors.