years advising governments, institutions, and public leaders
International relations · Public policy · AI governance
Strategic counsel for governments and institutions navigating complexity.
Mathieu Marcotte advises on international relations, international organizations, democratic institutions, artificial intelligence, innovation, natural resources, and education. His work brings together diplomatic judgment, public-policy depth, and practical experience supporting institutions across close to 50 countries.
countries engaged across AI, innovation, and public policy questions
worlds bridged: diplomacy, institutional strategy, and responsible innovation
Advisory positioning
Executive-level support for institutions that need strategic clarity, international reach, and responsible policy thinking in periods of rapid change.
Trusted for cross-border dialogue, institutional strategy, and AI governance in public-interest settings.
Areas of advisory focus
A practice designed for issues that are international, institutional, and consequential.
Mathieu works where policy, governance, and implementation meet. His advisory work is best suited to mandates requiring discretion, cross-sector alignment, and confidence with senior public stakeholders.
International relations
Strategic advice for governments, institutions, and mission-driven organizations working across borders, jurisdictions, and geopolitical contexts.
Public policy and democratic institutions
Support on institutional design, stakeholder engagement, public-interest strategy, and the policy environments shaping contemporary governance.
Artificial intelligence and innovation
Guidance on AI governance, innovation ecosystems, responsible adoption, literacy, and decision-making frameworks for emerging technologies.
Cross-sector advisory work
Experience connecting governments, industry, academia, and international partners around natural resources, education, innovation, and societal impact.
Profile snapshot
Bilingual in French and English, with a background in law, politics, international advisory work, and AI governance.
About Mathieu Marcotte
A senior advisor bringing diplomatic fluency, public-policy judgment, and innovation governance into the same conversation.
Mathieu Marcotte has built a career at the intersection of public institutions, international engagement, and emerging technology. His experience spans legal practice, political strategy, ecosystem building, executive communications, and advisory work for governments and organizations confronting complex policy choices.
He has held leadership roles with organizations such as CEIMIA, Continuum Foundation, and Element AI, while also advising elected officials across federal, provincial, and municipal settings. That path gives him a rare ability to translate between strategic ambition, institutional constraints, and practical implementation.
Today, his consulting work is especially relevant to organizations seeking thoughtful guidance on international positioning, government relations, AI governance, innovation, and public-interest strategy.
International organizations and diplomatic positioning
AI governance, public-sector innovation, and literacy
Government relations and institutional strategy
Stakeholder alignment in complex policy environments
Selected experience
Executive, policy, and ecosystem experience across government-facing environments.
Rather than a conventional résumé dump, the site foregrounds the through-line of Mathieu's career: translating institutional complexity into strategic action.
2025–present
Founder, Phronesis
Advises public and private organizations on AI governance, literacy, strategic adoption, and responsible implementation pathways.
2020–2025
Director, Partnerships and Ecosystems, CEIMIA
Managed national and international government relations, developed consulting mechanisms for governments, and led high-level strategic communications.
2018–2020
Head of Community Relations and Special Projects, Element AI
Built international partnerships and represented the organization across the AI ecosystem in Montreal, Toronto, London, Singapore, and Seoul.
2006–2017
Law, politics, and public affairs
Served as a lawyer and strategic advisor to elected officials across federal, provincial, and municipal contexts, shaping communications, strategy, and public policy.
Also available through Phronesis.one
For organizations focused specifically on AI adoption and governance, Mathieu also leads Phronesis.one.
Phronesis.one supports public and private organizations in defining their AI needs, increasing AI literacy, and developing responsible governance strategies. Visitors seeking a more dedicated AI advisory offer can continue there directly.
Visit Phronesis.one
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