Randy Pettipas
President & CEO


As President and CEO, Randy provides strong leadership and guides the overall growth strategy for Global Public Affairs. Since Randy joined the firm in 1997, Global has expanded its reach beyond Ottawa, establishing offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria. Global operates urban intelligence, Canada's leading municipal government relations company; and has established a business partnership with NATIONAL Public Relations, Canada's largest public relations firm. Global has also created a partnership with Corporate Research Associates Inc., a market research company with offices across Canada.

Randy has a reputation for providing strong strategic policy advice and solid results to his clients in all major industries such as energy, natural resources, telecommunications and transportation, among others.

Originally from Calgary, Randy previously held senior positions in the federal government. Prior to joining Global, Randy was a Minister’s Chief of Staff in two different departments. Randy was previously a senior advisor on issues in Western Canada, in the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition and the Prime Minister’s Office, from 1990 to 1994.

Telephone: 613-783-3431
Email: rpettipasglobalpublic.com