ROBERT POËTI

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Robert Poëti joins Impact Public Affairs as a Senior Consultant.  He is a unique executive leader, with experience as a former Liberal Cabinet Minister, leading association executive, and senior police officer.

Mr. Poëti served in several senior Cabinet roles in the Quebec Government. These included the Minister for Public Procurement Integrity, the Minister of Transport, and the Minister responsible for the Montreal region. While in opposition he took on the role of the Official Opposition's spokesperson on Public Safety. He served as the Member of Parliament for the Marguerite-Bourgeoys riding for some six years.

Recently, Mr. Poeti served as President and CEO of the Quebec Automobile Dealers Corporation (CCAQ) for four years and has a strong track record of advocacy success. Previously, Poëti served as a senior police officer for more than 28 years. Poëti reached the rank Inspecteur en chef prior to retiring form the Sûreté du Québec. Poëti’s police service was exemplary rising through the ranks to serving in senior management and spokesperson roles for the Sûreté du Québec.

Mr. Poëti is well respected and well regarded in government, policing, and media sectors.  Poëti holds a master's degree from the École nationale d'administration publique and a diploma from the École nationale de police du Québec, Robert Poëti is renowned for his career with the Sûreté du Québec and his many community involvements.