Victor Dodig

Retired CEO CIBC
Incoming CEO Telus
Victor Dodig photograph

Victor Dodig served as President and CEO of CIBC for over 11 years. On October 31, 2025, Victor retired as President and CEO of CIBC. He will continue as a Special Advisor to the Board and President & CEO of CIBC until April 30, 2026.

Under his CEO tenure, CIBC was transformed into a relationship-oriented bank for a modern world, with a North American platform for growth and a commitment to enable a more sustainablefuture for all stakeholders.

Before becoming CEO of the bank, Victor held a number of senior leadership roles within CIBC, led several businesses with UBS and Merrill Lynch in Canada and internationally, and was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company.

Victor is a strong advocate for Canada on the world stage and a proponent of economic growth to enable a more prosperous and inclusive future.

He is Past Chair of the Business Council of Canada and currently serves as a Trustee of the Brookings Institution.

On July 1, 2026, Victor will become the President & CEO of Telus Corporation Inc.

Victor has been married to Maureen for more than 30 years. They are the proud parents of four children. They enjoy spending their summer vacation time in Croatia.