Youssef Kabbani

Youssef joined CIBC Innovation Banking following the Bank’s acquisition of Wellington Financial in January 2018. Currently serving as Managing Director covering the West Coast, Youssef has previously held key roles in Risk and Underwriting/Portfolio Management, giving him comprehensive experience across the core functions of the Innovation Banking platform. In 2022, Youssef relocated from Toronto, Canada, to Menlo Park, California, enhancing his understanding of CIBC’s two largest markets. Since then, Youssef has led more than 50 transactions, deploying over $1 billion in debt capital across both Venture and Sponsor Finance. Over the past year, he has focused primarily on Sponsor Finance transactions, particularly majority buyouts. Prior to joining CIBC, Youssef gained valuable experience at Wellington Financial and Telus Corp, one of Canada’s leading telecommunications companies, where he held various financial and strategic positions. Outside of work, Youssef is passionate about soccer, playing several times a week and coaching his son’s team. He also enjoys traveling and cooking dishes from around the world.