Shirin Dhanani
About Shirin Dhanani
Shirin Dhanani is a Senior Product Manager in Digital Banking at CIBC with extensive experience in digital product management and a strong commitment to gender equality and fair opportunities in tech and finance.
Current Title and Role
Shirin Dhanani currently holds the position of Senior Product Manager, Digital Banking, at CIBC. She began this role in 2022 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As a Senior Product Manager, she is involved in managing and developing digital banking products that enhance customer experience and drive innovation in the financial sector.
Previous Positions at CIBC
Before becoming a Senior Product Manager, Shirin Dhanani held several key positions at CIBC. From 2020 to 2022, she worked as a Digital Product Owner. Prior to that, she was a Senior Analyst in Digital Agile Sales & Marketing from 2019 to 2020. Shirin also served as a Portfolio Management Analyst from 2018 to 2019 and a Digital Associate in People and Culture from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Customer Service Representative from 2015 to 2017. All these roles were based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Educational Background
Shirin Dhanani has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master's degree in Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, completing her studies in 2023. She also studied Digital Media Marketing at George Brown College from 2017 to 2018. Shirin obtained her Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Western University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her corporate roles, Shirin Dhanani is also the owner of The Sweet Spot Toronto, a small business that she founded in 2015. This venture highlights her entrepreneurial skills and passion for turning ideas into successful businesses. She continues to manage this business while pursuing her career in digital banking.
Early Career and Other Roles
Shirin Dhanani has a diverse range of early career experiences. She worked as a Residence Clerk at Western University from 2014 to 2015 and spent a year as a Research Student at Sunnybrook from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she was a Book Sales Representative at the Bookstore at Western from 2012 to 2013. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in customer service, research, and sales.