Christopher Ornatowski

Provide effective leadership to a cluster team to deliver outstanding results from a personal wealth as well as business banking perspective. Managed a mix of IIROC advisors along with MFDA licensed Business advisors. Oversee all high value business clients across the cluster and strive to create strong relationships with all clients and deliver an amazing experience to all. Built a team culture emphasizing collaboration in the delivery of highest-quality service and trusted financial advice. Established effective strategies for deepening the relationship with clients in all offers, while increasing share of wallet and decreasing attrition rates. Developed and managed an effective sales and service district plan, standard, initiative and established activities to ensure effective implementation and alignment with market, regional and retail distribution initiatives. Provided on-going advice and guidance to direct reports, including coaching on sales and service management disciplines, processes and standards. Ensured appropriate reward and recognition activities are implemented within the district and cluster and that they are aligned with regional and retail distribution programs Responsible for the relationship management and effective partnerships with key colleagues (e.g. district leadership team, general manager segment delivery, manager segment delivery etc). Established on-going recruitment efforts to identify and select high potential leaders for the district. Ensured all aspects of risk are effectively managed. As well ensuring that CIBCs policies and programs are properly administered and effectively managed. Responsible for over $1.5 Billion in funds managed across cluster including business and personal assets.