About Rhett Buttle
Rhett Buttle is Founder & CEO of Public Private Strategies and President of the Public Private Strategies Institute. His work focuses on public-private partnerships, economic policy, and the role of business in democratic systems.
As Founder & CEO of Public Private Strategies (PPS) and President of the Public Private Strategies Institute, he works with companies, nonprofits, philanthropy, and policymakers to expand economic opportunity, support small businesses, and strengthen public-private partnerships.
Rhett is widely recognized for building coalitions that elevate the voice of entrepreneurs and help communities navigate a rapidly changing economy.
Background & experience
Rhett has helped launch and lead national initiatives including the Next Gen Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Innovation Summit, Small Business for America’s Future, and the Small Business Roundtable—the largest coalition of small business leaders in the United States. Rhett also serves as President of the Public Private Strategies Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing economic opportunity, democratic resilience, and cross-sector collaboration.
In addition, Rhett is a Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute, where he helps lead economic programming for the Aspen Ideas Festival and is part of the founding team for its economic forum.
Rhett is a Contributor to Forbes, writing on the intersection of business and public policy, and his work and commentary have been featured in CNN, Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, and other leading outlets.
Affiliations & leadership
- Public Private Strategies — Founder & CEO
- Public Private Strategies Institute — President
- Aspen Institute — Senior Fellow
- Forbes — Contributor