Alumni Profile: Richard Venn
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Richard Venn is an Engineering graduate who is an outstanding banker and a true humanitarian.
In 1975, he completed his MBA from Harvard on scholarship. Richard then joined Wood Gundy as a member of the Corporate Finance Department in 1975 and became Chair and CEO in 1992. He is now Senior Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development for CIBC. In this role, he is responsible for identifying and developing strategic initiatives and joint ventures for CIBC, as well as leading strategic planning activities.
In addition to his extensive professional responsibilities, Richard always finds time to give back to the community. He joined the United Way Toronto’s Board of Trustees in 1995, where he served as chair from 2005-2007. He served on Mount Sinai Hospital’s Foundation Board, and is an active member of the Research Committee and Chair of the Foundation Finance and Investment Committee. In addition, Richard sits on the Board and Executive Committee for the U.J.A. Federation and Chairs its Foundation. The U.J.A. Federation promotes better quality of life for Jewish people in Toronto, Israel, and around the world. Other accomplishments include:
- Canada’s Top 200 CEOs, 1997
- Human Relations Award from the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews, 1999
- Israeli Prime Minister’s Club Silver Anniversary Award, 2000
Engineering Alumni Hall of Distinction Award
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