Bruce Flatt

Early Life

Bruce Flatt was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1965. His father was an executive at a mutual fund company. Flatt demonstrated an early interest in business and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba in 1985.

Rise to Success

Flatt's career began at Ernst & Young, where he worked as a chartered accountant. In 1990, he joined the investment division of Brascan, the predecessor to Brookfield Asset Management. He rose through the ranks, becoming the chief executive of Brookfield Properties in 2000 and CEO of Brookfield Asset Management in 2002. Under his leadership, Brookfield has expanded its global presence to over 30 countries. His key acquisitions include the purchase of Olympia & York properties and a majority stake in Oaktree Capital Management.

Key Business Strategies

Flatt is known for his long-term, value-oriented investment strategy. He has been instrumental in transforming Brookfield into one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, managing over $1 trillion in assets. Brookfield has delivered a 19% annualized compound return for shareholders since 1993.

Philanthropy

Bruce Flatt is an art patron and philanthropist. His wife, Lonti Ebers, is an art collector, founder of the non-profit organization Amant, and a trustee/patron of New York City's Museum of Modern Art.