Amy Olah

Amy is Managing Director and Head of Canadian and U.S. West Coast Venture Banking at CIBC. In her role, she leads the origination and structuring of financing solutions for high-growth venture backed technology and innovation companies, guiding them from early-stage through expansion.  Before joining CIBC through its acquisition of Wellington Financial in 2018, Amy played a key role as a subordinate debt lender working closely with venture capital firms and their portfolio companies to support growth beyond traditional equity funding. At CIBC, she continues that approach by working hand-in-hand with both founders and investors to design financing structures that extend runway, accelerate expansion and unlock new opportunities without diluting ownership.  

Amy also serves as Chair of The Upside Foundation of Canada, supporting a community of entrepreneurs committed to giving back.