Mesirow Appoints Shawn Beber as Chief Executive Officer
Mesirow has announced the appointment of Shawn Beber as its new Chief Executive Officer following a unanimous vote by the Board of Directors. Beber joins the Chicago-based financial services firm from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), where he most recently served as President & CEO of CIBC Bank USA. His tenure at CIBC included significant leadership roles in US Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, and Risk Management. Beber's appointment is intended to drive continued growth through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion. He succeeds the current leadership structure where Richard S. Price will transition to Executive Chairman to focus on organizational strategy. As of September 30, 2026, Mesirow reports $410.3 billion in assets under supervision.