A graduate of ENA, Raphaël Poli began his career in the public sector, working for the State, local authorities and then for various ministers’ staffs. In 2014, he joined SNCF as Director of Strategy and Transformation for the SNCF Group. Since April 2021, Raphaël Poli has been Chairman of SNCF Retail & Connexions and a member of the Executive Committee.

In January 2024, he became Deputy Director General of SNCF Gares & Connexions in addition to his duties as Chairman of SNCF Retail & Connexions. The Architecture and Environment Division, the Cabinet and the International Division also report to him.