Lawyer and political strategist Guy Giorno has been active in politics and campaigns for a quarter century.
From 1995 to 2002, Giorno was a key adviser to Mike Harris, Ontario's 22nd premier. Successively responsible for policy development, strategic planning and communication, he was described in the media as the "the intellectual heart of the [Harris] government" and its "leading intellectual force."
Upon his promotion to Chief of Staff, he immediately restructured the Premier's Office to improve results and transform its culture. His leadership was characterized by high degrees of creativity, discipline and strategic focus.
An outspoken advocate for conservative ideals, he comments frequently in the media. A veteran of more than two dozen campaigns, he was part of the central Conservative campaign in five consecutive Ontario elections and involved in strategy, platform development and messaging.
He is currently a partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, where he is national director of the firm's strategic counsel practice.
