Abdullah Calafato, Board Member

Abdullah Calafato is a Director at CIBC, where he manages the profit and loss (P&L) and financial plan for CIBC’s flagship savings product. Previously, he led the strategy to deepen relationships with CIBC’s existing client base and launched initiatives designed to cultivate loyalty, elevate client experience and generate revenue.

He is a data-informed and results-oriented strategist with experience across Banking, Consulting and Aviation. Prior to CIBC, Abdullah held progressively senior roles in capital markets and management consulting in the UAE and Canada. He has proven expertise in assisting organizations develop and implement successful strategies to navigate dynamic business environments while mitigating risk and optimizing financial performance.

Abdullah has a Certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School, an MBA from Concordia University and a BSc in Finance from the University of Virginia.