Kevin Bale Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario

CIBC Commercial Banking is a full function and integrated Commercial Bank operating within CIBC Business Banking. CIBC Commercial Banking provides a comprehensive suite of financing, cash management and advisory products to middle market companies across Canada. Focusing on clients that are located or headquartered in Southwest Ontario, CIBC's Commercial Banking Relationship Teams are committed to providing clients with industry expertise, innovative ideas and strategic solutions as well as serving as the focal point through which customers can access the full resources of CIBC.Reporting to the Vice President & Region Head, responsible for leading multiple commercial banking teams managing a diverse portfolio of borrowing and deposit accounts. Overall responsibility for over 100 Commercial Bankers located throughout 20 offices across the Southwest Ontario market.

Toronto, Ontario

Reporting to the Vice President & Region Head, responsible for leading multiple commercial banking teams managing a diverse portfolio of borrowing and deposit accounts across the Toronto market.

Toronto, Ontario

Reporting to the Market VP, responsible for a commercial banking team managing a diverse portfolio of borrowing and deposit accounts across the Toronto market.

Toronto, Canada

The financial services arm of General Electric providing corporate lending and leasing to corporate clients. In April 2015, it was announced that General Electric would be selling GE Capital with the majority of the sale closing in March 2016. Reported to the CEO, accountable for all aspects of the Canadian corporate finance business including strategic development and sales growth with direct reports across the country. Close interaction with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in Canada and the United States.

Calgary, Canada

The largest foreign-owned bank in Canada and a principal subsidiary of the British-based HSBC Group. Reported to the SVP Western Canada, leading the strategic development and management of the energy portfolio with significant interaction involving both Canadian and international colleagues. Managed eight direct reports and multiple banking teams across the Province and 300+ corporate clients with an overall lending portfolio in excess of $2B and a deposit base in excess of $500M. Significant syndication responsibilities with over 20 lead mandates.

Calgary, Canada

Reported to the SVP Western Canada, responsible for a team managing public and private companies operating in the energy services sector. Managed six direct reports and150+ corporate clients with an overall lending portfolio in excess of $1B and a deposit base in excess of $400M.• Focused the team on international growth opportunities, doubling the number of clients establishing credit facilities with HSBC affiliates in 24 countries. • Facilitated growth of the syndication capabilities and presence resulting with HSBC either leading or participating in the vast majority of the public energy services syndications in Western Canada.

Vancouver, Canada

Reported to the VP Risk, responsible for proactively adjudicating and structuring credit requests for six large corporate branches located throughout Western Canada. Managed exposures in significant real estate projects, automotive, manufacturing and energy financing. Maintained close interaction with the Chief Risk Officer due to complexities and deal size. This entailed significant interaction with branch personnel and both internal and external stakeholders.

Vancouver, Canada

Reported to the Branch Manager, responsible for a corporate banking team with six direct reports. Managed a diverse portfolio with exposure in the real estate, automotive and manufacturing sectors.

Vancouver/Kelowna

Manager, Audit Department, Vancouver (1995-1998)Relationship Manager, Vancouver/Kelowna (1990-1995)