Simon Freedman
About Simon Freedman
Simon Freedman is a Director at CIBC with extensive experience in market risk management and quantitative analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Elementary Particle Physics from the University of Toronto.
Professional Experience at CIBC
Simon Freedman has held several roles at CIBC, a prominent financial institution. Since 2021, he has been serving as a Director in Canada. Prior to this role, from 2018 to 2021, he was a Market Risk Manager in Toronto, Ontario. Simon started at CIBC as a Quantitative Analyst from 2015 to 2018, based at 161 Bay St, 12th Floor.
Vice Chair at William H. (Bill) Bolton Arena
From 2014 to 2017, Simon Freedman served as Vice Chair on the Board of Management at William H. (Bill) Bolton Arena in Toronto, ON. His role involved overseeing the management and operations of the arena, providing strategic direction and governance.
Academic Career at University of Toronto
Simon Freedman has an extensive academic background with the University of Toronto. He was a PhD Candidate in the Department of Physics from 2008 to 2015, studying Elementary Particle Physics. Additionally, he held multiple teaching positions from 2007 to 2014, including roles as a Teaching Assistant, Marker, and Lecturer.
Educational Background
Simon Freedman completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Elementary Particle Physics at the University of Toronto from 2007 to 2015. He earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics from the same institution from 2007 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Distinction, specializing in Physics with a minor in Math, obtained from the University of Toronto between 2003 and 2007.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
Simon Freedman has been actively involved in community and volunteer work. He served as a Volunteer Tutor at Pathways to Education Canada from 2008 to 2009 and as a Volunteer and Organizer at Science Rendezvous during the same period. These roles were based in the Toronto, Canada Area.