Holly Benson
Holly Benson was the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Peters & Co. Limited, having joined the firm in 1995. She was also a member of its Board of Directors and served as its Corporate Secretary. In her former role, she maintained oversight of the financial reporting and tax, securities settlements and cage functions, regulatory compliance, and human resources. Holly was also Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors of the firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Peters & Co. Equities Inc., a broker-dealer registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Holly was involved in various industry committees, working groups and councils over the years, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) from 2015 to 2021. Holly has been a proud supporter of many charitable organizations, in particular the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and the United Way of Calgary and Area.
Holly graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and went on to complete her Chartered Accountants designation with Ernst & Young. During her time with Ernst & Young, Holly worked in the Corporate Audit group, specializing in the audits and reviews of oil & gas companies. Holly holds an Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation.
Holly also serves on the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of Calfrac Well Services Ltd.