Calgary Connects - A CFA Society Calgary Podcast

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Calgary Connects is a podcast by CFA Society Calgary, hosted by Matthew Andrade, CFA, where we bring global thought leaders together to share their views on the world of finance. Our goal is to bring the best financial thought leaders to Calgary so we can all become more bullish on our future. Let's connect!
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A Life Full Of Energy – a conversation with Mike Tims
Episode 46
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Tims to explore the winding, thoughtful path behind his impressive career in finance. Michael J. Tims, C.M., LL.D.(Hon.), CBV, is Vice Chairman of MATCO Investments Ltd., a private investment holding company. He joined MATCO after a 33-year career at Peters & Co. Limited, a Canadian investment firm specializing in energy. Mike served as the longtime Chairman of Peters & Co., and before that as President & CEO. Mike holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (with Distinction; Gold Medalist) from the University of Calgary. He holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School; and he received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Calgary. Recognition, among others, includes: a Member of the Order of Canada (2018); a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025); the Founders' Award from the Fraser Institute (2018); the Woodrow Wilson Award (Canada Institute) for Corporate Citizenship (2016); a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oil & Gas Council (2015); and induction into the Canadian Investment Industry Hall of Fame (2014) and the Alberta Business Hall of Fame (2021). The views expressed by the speaker(s) do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of CFA Society Calgary, its Board of Directors, its members, Richmond Equity, or Aviso. CFA Society Calgary, Richmond Equity, and Aviso do not guarantee the source, originality, accuracy, completeness or reliability of any statement, information, data, finding, interpretation, advice, opinion, or view presented, nor does it make any representation concerning the same.