Rhett Buttle

Leading at the intersection of business, the economy, and public policy.

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About Rhett Buttle

Rhett Buttle is Founder & CEO of Public Private Strategies and President of the Public Private Strategies Institute. He works at the intersection of business, the economy, and public policy, advising leaders and institutions on cross-sector strategies that shape markets, policy outcomes, and governance.

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Highlights

Senior Fellow, Aspen Institute
Contributor, Forbes
Founder & CEO, Public Private Strategies

President, Public Private Strategies Institute
Advisor to business leaders, policymakers, and philanthropic institutions
Frequent media contributor and conference speaker

Highlights

  • Senior Fellow, Aspen Institute
  • Contributor, Forbes
  • Founder & CEO, Public Private Strategies
  • President, Public Private Strategies Institute
  • Advisor to business leaders, policymakers, and philanthropic institutions
  • Frequent media contributor and conference speaker

Featured work & impact

Rhett’s work focuses on bridging the public and private sectors to address complex economic and democratic challenges, with a particular emphasis on coalition-building, market-based solutions, and institutional reform.

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Public-private partnerships


Dr. Zich operates a personalized healthcare program that empowers people to reach their health and wellness goals through in-depth knowledge, expertise and one-on-one consultation.

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Business & democracy


Corporate Wellness Programs increase the productivity of your workforce, reduce absenteeism, & show your employees that you care. Many potential new hires & current employees look at these programs as a benefit which not only increases the longevity of employees, but reduces their turnover. 


**Dr. Zich’s Corporate Wellness Program is currently full. The website will be updated when a slot becomes available for additional companies.

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Media & recognition

Rhett’s writing, commentary, and analysis have appeared in leading national outlets and institutional platforms.

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Selected press mentions:


Forbes TV  / Fortune / Inc. / Fast Company

Podcast & video appearances

Live appearance on CNN / Live appearance on NYSE