Gary Brown
Chairman
Chairman
Gary Brown
Gary Brown, a seasoned director in the financial services industry, brings over four decades of experience to his role. He retired in 2018 after a distinguished 42-year career, culminating in his position as Chief Executive Officer and Director of FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited, a publicly-traded bank headquartered in Barbados and majority-owned by CIBC. In addition to his distinguished service within the financial sector, since 2006 he has served Mercy Ships International, where he is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors, and previously Chaired the Audit, Finance and Compliance Committees.
For nine years during his tenure at CIBC, Gary was President and CEO of CIBC World Markets Corp., the bank’s U.S. broker-dealer, overseeing their U.S. business and governance functions. He also held key leadership roles within the parent bank CIBC, contributing to its strategic direction as a member of the Operating Committee.
Prior to his time at CIBC, Gary served as Director and President of K2 Digital, Inc., an Internet professional services company. His extensive experience also includes nearly two decades with UBS AG, where he held various senior positions, including New York Branch Manager, Head of Structured Finance and Chief Credit Officer for the Americas. He began his career with The Chase Manhattan Bank in 1976.
Throughout his career, Gary has been actively involved in industry organizations and served in leadership roles, including President of the Risk Management Association – New York Chapter and Trustee of the Institute of International Bankers. He currently chairs the Audit Committee at Oral Roberts University and serves on the Board of Trustees.
Gary holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oral Roberts University and has completed executive programs at the Salzburg Institute and Harvard Business School. He is passionate about leveraging his leadership abilities and expertise to drive positive change and contribute to the success of organizations with whom he is affiliated.
