CM 6-K
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce /Can/ (CM)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| For the month of August, 2026 | Commission File Number: 1-14678 |
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CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
CIBC Square, 81 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5J 0E7
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
| Form 20-F ☐ | Form 40-F ☑ |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE | ||
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| Date: August 20, 2026 | By: | /s/ Allison Mudge |
| Name: | Allison Mudge | |
| Title: | Senior Vice-President |
Exhibits
| Exhibits | Description | |
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| 99.1 | News<br>release dated August 20, 2026 - CIBC Appoints Prasanna Gopalakrishnan to its Board of Directors |
Exhibit 99.1
CIBC Appoints Prasanna Gopalakrishnan to its Board of Directors
TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) today announced the appointment of Prasanna Gopalakrishnan to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026.
Ms. Gopalakrishnan brings more than 30 years of experience leading technology, data, cyber and artificial intelligence at scale across banking, wealth management and global consumer businesses. She most recently served as Global Chief Product and AI Officer at ADP. Prior to that she served as Group Chief Technology Officer at Sky in London and as Chief Information Officer of the Retail Bank at Bank of America, following senior technology leadership roles at Fidelity Investments.
Ms. Gopalakrishnan holds a Bachelor of Science from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, and a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University.
"As Prasanna joins our Board, she brings decades of experience in financial services, alongside deep expertise in technology and artificial intelligence," said Kate Stevenson, Chair of the Board, CIBC. "Her knowledge, perspectives and leadership will be an asset as our Board oversees the execution of CIBC's client-focused strategy, particularly as technology, data and AI play a key role in delivering value for stakeholders.
About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 15 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, and Capital Markets, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at www.cibc.com/ca/media-centre.
SOURCE CIBC
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For further information: For further information: Stephanie Marcus, CIBC Communications & Public Affairs, 416-643-6358, [email protected]
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