FBI Deputy Director Mark F. Giuliano Dies at 62; Guided Key Investigations During Career

Mark F. Giuliano, a prominent figure in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) world, passed away at the age of 62 at his residence in Decatur, Ga. He had a distinguished career that unfolded over several decades, with notable involvement in critical investigations.

Beginning his journey in 1988 as an FBI agent in Washington, Mark Giuliano actively pursued cases related to violent crime and gangs. He later transitioned to overseeing high-profile criminal investigations and the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted program.

Post the 2001 al-Qaeda attacks, the FBI pivoted its focus towards global security threats. Giuliano played a pivotal role during this period, even leading an FBI team in Afghanistan that supported U.S. Special Forces operations.

Giuliano’s career spanned during a time of evolving terrorist risks. He testified before Congress on FBI lapses preceding the 2009 Fort Hood shooting and managed operations as the number of Americans under suspicion for joining terror groups overseas surged into the hundreds.

After holding senior roles at FBI headquarters, Giuliano was appointed as the top FBI agent in Atlanta in 2012. However, he was called back to Washington in 2013 by Director James B. Comey to serve as the bureau’s deputy director.

In 2015, Giuliano and Comey spearheaded a significant investigation into former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over classified information found on a personal email server. The probe, originating from an inspector general’s referral, set off a chain of events that impacted the 2016 presidential race.

Giuliano was not directly involved in the aftermath, as he retired early in 2016. The handling of the Clinton email case, including Comey’s public statements, had a substantial influence on the election race.

Post-retirement, Giuliano transitioned to Invesco, an investment management company, where he ascended to the role of chief administrative officer. Echoing his FBI career, colleagues remembered him as a demanding but empathetic leader with a rare balance of qualities.

Colleagues recall Giuliano’s distinct way of emphasizing the importance of tasks, urging subordinates with the phrase, ‘I want it done right. I don’t want you putting Shorty and Boo on it.’ This cryptic reference highlighted his standards for quality work within the FBI.