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Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderFrom chemistry to capital – John Graham, CPP InvestmentsThe man who oversees the $650-billion pension portfolio of millions of Canadians started out his career in the relative safety of a chemistry lab. Back then, John Graham was a research scientist with a PhD in physical chemistry. He spent nine years working in a lab before he jumped from the world of science to the world of finance, joining CPP Investments.Now, as president and CEO of one of the world’s largest pension funds, he recognizes that investing in financial markets is more art than science.“One of the few things I def...2024-11-1220 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderInvesting in Canada’s future: John Graham, CPP InvestmentsJohn Graham has a clear mandate. As CEO of Canada Pension Plan Investments, he oversees the retirement savings of 20 million Canadians, with the goal of achieving the highest possible returns without undue risk. And yet in a volatile and unpredictable world, his challenge is anything but simple.Take, for example, the fund’s investments in the energy sector. Recently CPP Investments committed to achieving a net-zero portfolio by 2050. But that doesn’t mean it is divesting its holdings in Canada’s oil and gas industry. “We believe fundamentally in a path of engagement,” Graham tells...2022-03-2427 min