Philippe Batani

Holder of a master’s degree in economics and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Montreal, Philippe Batani has distinguished himself throughout his career by his unifying leadership, the quality of his advice, and his strategic vision. Joining CDPQ in 2017 as Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, Philippe Batani was responsible for a team comprising several areas of expertise, including outreach in Quebec, international communications, as well as internal communications. He was also tasked with building close relationships with many political, social, and environmental stakeholders in Quebec and internationally. Since the fall of 2023, he has been responsible for Public Affairs, Communications, and Strategy at CDPQ Infra.

Before joining CDPQ, Mr. Batani was Senior Director at a leading Québec public relations firm, where he advised various organizations in the investment, trade, energy and infrastructure industries. Prior to that, he held various management roles for Québec companies, including Énergir, as well as working as an economist at the Government of Canada.