David Linds will be retiring from his role at CIBC Mellon as senior vice president, business development and relationship management on July 1 2015. 

Rob Ferguson will take over Linds' responsibilities in newly-created role of senior vice president, capital markets, business development and relationship management and Richard Anton has been appointed senior vice president and chief operations officer, with both appointments effective July 1 2015.

"A leader throughout CIBC Mellon's history, David Linds helped grow the company to more than $1.5trn of client assets under administration from $100bn over the past 16 years," said Tom Monahan, president and CEO of CIBC Mellon. 

"David's leadership, insights and relationship skills have been invaluable throughout the company's journey, and his passion for the business and for our clients is a point of great admiration across the firm."

Linds has been with CIBC Mellon since inception, and has led the company's sales and relationship management functions for more than a decade. He previously served as a member of and chair of the board of directors for Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir.

In his newly-created role Ferguson will take on overall responsibility for building and strengthening CIBC Mellon's relationships with clients across the asset servicing spectrum. 

Ferguson also joined CIBC Mellon at the company's inception in 1996 and has previously held roles including vice president, product and client service, co-head of global securities lending, and most recently senior vice president, capital markets and product delivery.

Anton will continue to lead CIBC Mellon's client service delivery teams, and will take on responsibility for the company's corporate project office, product management and centralised client administration functions. 

Anton joined CIBC Mellon in 2014 in the role of vice president, operations from State Street Cayman Trust Company, where he was senior vice president and chief operations officer and chair of the board of directors.

"Rob and Richard are both visionary leaders with deep insights into the current and emerging needs of sophisticated investment management, financial services and pension fund clients in Canada." said Tom Monahan, president and CEO, CIBC Mellon.

"They are well positioned to help CIBC Mellon continue to move forward in delivering global solutions in Canada with client-focused service excellence."