CFA Societies Canada

Michael Thom, CFA is the Managing Director for CFA Societies Canada. He leads the strategic direction of CFA Societies Canada and advocates the highest standards of integrity and ethics for the ultimate benefit of Canadian investors, while building brand awareness of the CFA designation. Michael comes to CFA Societies Canada with over 12 years of experience in a variety of capital markets positions. His most recent role was as an executive at a Toronto-based hedge fund manager. Previously his career was focused in equity trading and portfolio management at firms in Toronto and Vancouver. Michael brings many years of volunteer leadership experience in advocacy to this role. He has served as a director of CFA Society Toronto’s board, has volunteered in multiple capacities for CFA Institute, and as a member and former chair of the Canadian Advocacy Council. Michael is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and is a CFA charterholder.

 

Candice is responsible for managing an​d executing projects undertaken by the entity on behalf of the twelve CFA Institute member societies in Canada. She is also responsible for the day-to-day business operations of CFA Societies Canada’s office. Working alongside the Managing Director and relevant volunteers, Candice will liaise with key stakeholders and execute and oversee activities related to implementation of the strategic objectives of the organization.​

Candice has a Diploma in Business Administration Management from George Brown College.

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