Frank Giustra is a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist known for his significant contributions across various industries. As President and CEO of the Fiore Group, he manages a diverse portfolio of assets and investments in natural resources, entertainment, and lifestyle companies. Giustra is known for his ability to build natural resource companies by accessing capital and engaging in creative deal-making. Giustra served as Chairman of Leagold Mining from 2016 to 2019, which successfully merged to Equinox Gold, forming a significant gold-producing company operating in the Americas. Additionally, Giustra was the Chairman of Endeavour Financial from 2001 to 2007, where he acquired, grew, and divested
numerous resource companies. Notably, he founded Endeavour Mining, Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. (which later became Goldcorp), and Wheaton Precious Metals.
Earlier in his career, Giustra held executive positions at Yorkton Securities from 1980-1996. As CEO and Chairman, he played a key role in growing Yorkton Securities into a leading natural resource investment bank. He began his career at Merrill Lynch. Giustra's entrepreneurial success extends beyond the natural resource sector. In 1997, he founded Lionsgate Entertainment, which has become one of the world's largest independent film companies.
In addition to his business endeavors, Giustra is recognized for his philanthropic activities. He established The Giustra Foundation, a Canadian charity that supports initiatives focused on women and children, education, and refugee resettlement. Outside of Canada, the Giustra International Foundation seeds and supports organizations leading the way in conflict resolution and foreign policy. In 2007, he launched Acceso, a social business builder that addresses global poverty through entrepreneurial solutions, particularly in agribusinesses in Colombia, El Salvador, Haiti, and Guatemala.
Giustra was appointed Co-Chair of the International Crisis Group in 2020, an independent, non-partisan organization that provides analysis and advice to policymakers on preventing and resolving deadly conflicts.
Frank Giustra has received several honors and awards for his contributions and achievements, including the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia, and other distinguished accolades.