David Stephenson is Director, ETF Strategy and Development at CIBC Asset Management. He is responsible for helping to set the strategic direction for the business and monitoring industry trends as well as launching new products and managing existing products.

Prior to joining CIBC Asset Management in 2018, Mr. Stephenson worked for ETF providers BlackRock and Vanguard. He has over 20 years of experience in product development and management roles.

Mr. Stephenson holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Ryerson University. He is also a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).