Vincenzo Guzzo

Vincenzo "Vince" Guzzo He attended Selwyn House School, a private boys' school in Westmount, Quebec, where his classmates included Greg Fergus, Mark Pathy and Michael Penner. A profile in the Montreal Gazette from 19 September 2018 says the following about his early life:

As a student at Selwyn House School, Guzzo would do his homework in his father’s office at the movie theatre. He later worked as an usher, and then in other capacities in the business. He studied economics at Western University in London, Ontario, and law at Université du Québec à Montréal.

Business career

Guzzo is the president and CEO of Cinémas Guzzo— which was the largest movie operator in Quebec, with 106 screens and 7 locations, and the third-largest in Canada. He had another new cinema, Méga-Plex St-Jean 12, opened in 2021, which was subsequently closed in 2025 due to challenges imposed by the COVID-19 global health crisis.

Cinémas Guzzo was started by his father, Angelo Guzzo, who remains chairman of the board. He came to Canada from Italy in 1967 and worked as a machinist for Pratt & Whitney. In 1974, he bought a movie theatre, He later pulled out of the running to buy the team, citing "personal conflicts with people around the deal." Guzzo posted on social media that he did not believe that CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie knew what he was doing during negotiations, and had acted "in a non transparent way and wasted my time."

Guzzo has been president of APCQ (L'Association des propriétaires de cinémas du Québec)—an association of Québec cinema owners—since 2012.

Dragons' Den Guzzo joined the cast of the CBC Television business reality show Dragons' Den as one of the investor "Dragons" for season 13.

Controversies

Financial troubles and creditor disputes In 2024, significant financial challenges emerged for Cinémas Guzzo, the theater chain helmed by Vincent Guzzo. According to reports from La Presse, creditors, including CIBC and private lenders, initiated legal proceedings against Guzzo's group, demanding repayment of over $60 million in outstanding debts. CIBC, the largest creditor, sought $37 million, citing "negligent management," including prolonged overdrafts and unpaid property taxes totaling $1.4 million.

Despite Guzzo's claims of imminent refinancing and optimism about resolving the debt, the chain's struggles became more visible when Guzzo confirmed the closure of Cinema Des Sources in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The allegations included engaging in harassment and violating a communication ban with the complainant. Guzzo expressed relief at the resolution of the case, framing the ordeal as a misunderstanding stemming from personal disputes.

Personal life

Guzzo has five children (Angelo II, Vittorio Emanuele, Vito, Delano, and Rossella).

Guzzo holds both Canadian and Italian citizenship.