Peter Marrone
“I hope to help ensure that York University continues to strengthen its position as one of Canada's leading universities while remaining true to its commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and social mobility.”
Peter Marrone is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and a significant investor, of Allied Gold Corporation, a company which he and his management team took public in 2023. Before Allied, he served as Executive Chairman of Yamana Gold Inc., a company he founded in 2003.
Peter's connection to York University began as a student at Osgoode Hall Law School, where he earned his LL.B. As a first-generation university student and the son of immigrant parents, the importance of education and the opportunites it brings was instilled at an early age. He helped establish the Yamana Gold First Generation Award, which supports students who are the first in their families to pursue post-secondary education. That initiative reflected his own experience and desire to help create opportunities for future generations of students.
He serves on the Board of Trustees for the International Crisis Group which is a leading global organization that works to prevent conflict and promote peace through research, analysis, and policy engagement.
He is committed to philanthropic initiatives and has supported a broad range of organizations dedicated to the arts, healthcare, and medical research. He has served on the boards of numerous public companies and has provided guidance to businesses with a strong international presence.