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 and Halifax. Global operates in federal, provincial and municipal jurisdictions providing a team based fully integrated government relations service offering to clients across Canada and internationally.

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.

Randy currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars and is a Member of the Business Development Advisory Board to the Calgary Airport Authority.

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