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Matthew Simmons

American businessman (1943-2010) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 67

Matthew Roy Simmons was founder and chairman emeritus of Simmons & Company International, and was a prominent figure in the field of peak oil. Simmons was motivated by the 1973 energy crisis to create an investment banking firm catering to oil companies.

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He served as an energy adviser to U.S. President George W. Bush and was a member of the National Petroleum Council and the Council on Foreign Relations.

Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2010 · aged 67