TORONTO, April 28 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) - Kevin Li, Managing Director, Head of Diversified Industries and Co-Head of Technology, Media and Telecom Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets Inc., has been named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 for 2010.

"Kevin has been a strong leader and contributor to the success of his team and CIBC," says Richard Nesbitt, Senior Executive Vice-President, CIBC, and Group Head, Wholesale, International, and Technology and Operations. "His strong leadership, investment banking and account management capabilities have led his teams to a number of high profile assignments. We are proud that Kevin is receiving this well deserved recognition."

Mr. Li manages two investment banking teams at CIBC - Diversified Industries and Technology, Media and Telecom. In addition, he is an active community volunteer with Second Harvest and is a member of the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation President's Council.

Canada's Top 40 Under 40 was founded and is presented by The Caldwell Partners. National sponsor partners include The Globe and Mail and WestJet. Established in 1995, the annual Top 40 Under 40 awards honour the achievements of Canadians based on five criteria: vision and leadership; innovation and achievement; impact; growth and development strategy; and community involvement and contribution. A complete list of the award recipients is available online at: www.canadastop40under40.com

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