In his role as Senior Executive Vice-President, Advisor to the CEO Office at CIBC, Mr. Venn advises President and CEO as well as CIBC's Senior Leadership Team on matters related to identifying and developing strategic initiatives and joint ventures for CIBC.  During his 35 year career with CIBC, he has led most areas of Investment and Merchant Banking, culminating in his role as Chairman and CEO of CIBC's Canadian dealer for seven years. He has also been a strategic advisor to many CIBC Wholesale Banking clients.  Since 2005, Mr. Venn has provided leadership to the bank's employment equity and diversity strategy through his ongoing role as CIBC's National Diversity Champion.

He is also a director of CIBC Mellon and FirstCaribbean International Bank Ltd.  He serves on the Foundation Board of Mount Sinai Hospital and is Chair of the Foundation of the United Jewish Federation, sitting on its Board and Executive Committee.

Mr. Venn received a BA Sc. (engineering science) in 1973 at the University of Toronto. He proceeded with a scholarship to complete his MBA at Harvard in 1975.