Catherine A.
Director, Business Enablement (Business Architecture) @CIBC
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Business Enablement (Business Architecture) @CIBC
Strategy & Business Architecture: I lead the strategic design and execution of integrated business capabilities aligned to Personal & Business Banking (PBB) and Commercial Banking & Wealth Management (CBWM) priorities, and translate enterprise ambition into measurable outcomes. Leveraging operating models, architecture visions, roadmaps, customer journey frameworks, capability modeling, value stream design, and end-to-end process architecture.Cross-functional Engagement & Collaboration: I am accountable for directing cross-functional engagements across business, technology, and enterprise functions to design and evolve target operating models and capability frameworks that enable sustainable transformation. I ensure business architecture alignment with long-term strategic roadmaps while prioritizing process improvement opportunities that maximize enterprise value. In close partnership with Enterprise Business Architecture, I help shape governance standards, evolve architectural maturity, and embed best practices across the organization.Relationship Management: I cultivate and maintain trusted partnerships with senior leaders across business units, technology delivery, architecture, and operations. By aligning diverse executive perspectives, I influence strategic decision-making and drive integrated solutions that accelerate transformation and strengthen enterprise performance.Leadership & Guidance: I provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams through attracting, aligning, motivating, and retaining high-performing talents equipped to meet current demands and future growth objectives.P&L & Value Realization: I embed financial discipline into strategic planning and execution by sequencing initiatives based on measurable value, risk alignment, and return expectations. Through clearly defined business outcomes (OKRs/KPIs), I monitor performance, optimize resource allocation, and ensure accountability for sustained P&L impact and value realization.
EDUCATION
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
MBA, Business Administration
ABOUT CATHERINE A.
Outcome-driven strategy leader who takes pride in reading in between the lines to identify value creation opportunities. I specialize in designing, developing, and executing B2C/B2B business strategies and technology solutions that align with organizational goals, and drive long-term success. I help businesses to leverage Agile, Lean, and Architecture frameworks to gain a competitive edge, reduce operational costs, and improve their overall performance. Key expertise includes:Architecture Framework (TOGAF, Zachman)Maturing Business Architecture Practice & CapabilitiesTarget Operating Model Development & Target Execution Product Vision & Strategy Development & AlignmentStrategic RoadmapProcess Optimization (digitization and automation) leveraging AIOrganizational Change ManagementStakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional LeadershipData Analytics for Performance Metrics & InsightsTeam Development & MentorshipOption Analysis & Vendor Selection
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