Tom Wallis, Abc
About Tom Wallis, Abc
Tom Wallis is the Senior Director of Public Affairs at CIBC, with extensive experience in communications and public relations.
Title
Tom Wallis holds the position of Senior Director, Public Affairs at CIBC, a role he assumed in 2018.
Company
Tom currently works at CIBC, where he has been employed since 2005 in various communications and public affairs roles. His current position is Senior Director, Public Affairs, based in Toronto, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Tom Wallis earned a Master's Certificate in Project Management from CDI, which he completed between 2005 and 2008. He also holds an Honours Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University School of Journalism, completed in 1994. His expertise includes leadership communications, change management, event management, and marketing communications, contributing significantly to CIBC's strategic initiatives.
Professional Background
Tom Wallis has an extensive professional background in communications and public affairs, primarily at CIBC. He held various roles including Senior Director of Communications for Technology & Operations, CIBC Capital Markets, as well as Director, and Manager of Communications at different capacities within the bank. Before CIBC, Tom worked as a Communications Officer for the City of Hamilton and as a Public Relations Officer at the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority. Earlier in his career, he served as a Reporter and Copy Editor at Rannie Newspapers and the Korea Herald.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at CIBC, Tom Wallis has led a team responsible for influencer engagement and managed community investment communications. His expertise in leadership communications and change management has been integral to CIBC's external communications strategy. He has also specialized in event management and marketing communications, bolstering the bank's public affairs efforts.