Aéroports de Montréal Hires CDPQ Infra Executive to Lead Public Affairs
Event summary
- Philippe Batani appointed Vice President of Public Affairs, External Communications, and Reputation at Aéroports de Montréal, effective May 4, 2026.
- Batani brings 25 years of experience, most recently as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications, and Strategy at CDPQ Infra.
- His expertise includes managing complex public issues involving multiple stakeholders, particularly in infrastructure projects.
- Batani holds a Master of Economics and a Bachelor of Political Science from the University of Montréal.
The big picture
Aéroports de Montréal's appointment of Philippe Batani underscores the strategic importance of public affairs and external communications in managing large-scale infrastructure projects. Batani's background in handling complex stakeholder relations, particularly in the infrastructure sector, positions him to navigate the evolving regulatory and environmental landscape. This move comes as ADM continues to modernize its infrastructure, highlighting the need for robust governance and communication strategies in the airport operations sector.
What we're watching
- Strategic Positioning
- How Batani's expertise will strengthen ADM's strategic positioning amid infrastructure modernization.
- Stakeholder Management
- Whether Batani can effectively manage complex public issues involving multiple stakeholders.
- Transformative Projects
- The pace at which Batani's team can support the implementation of transformative projects.