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Klaus Büttner

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Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Alberta United Kingdom Office at Government of Alberta
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Klaus Büttner is the Managing Director for EMEA at the Alberta United Kingdom Office, with over 25 years of leadership in finance and government. A CFA Charterholder with a Certificate in ESG Investing, he focuses on attracting global investment and trade. He is also the Co-Chair of the Energy Forum for the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce.

A true internationalist, Klaus has a global perspective shaped by working and studying across seven different countries. Described by colleagues as an approachable, insightful, and reliable leader, he is known for his ability to build strong stakeholder relationships through a partnership-based approach and a keen focus on execution.

He has successfully generated and concluded business in both developed countries and emerging markets throughout his career.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Alberta United Kingdom Office
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Energy Transition
As Co-Chair of the Energy Forum for the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce, he is actively involved in dialogues surrounding energy security, sustainability, and cross-border partnerships.
ESG Investing
He holds a Certificate in ESG Investing, indicating a professional focus on sustainable and responsible financial practices in attracting investment to Alberta.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Alberta United Kingdom Office
Government of Alberta
4-2021 - 9-2022
Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Alberta United Kingdom Office
Invest Alberta
8-2019 - 4-2021
Managing Director, Alberta United Kingdom Office
Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation
11-2015 - 8-2019
Managing Director, Alberta Mexico Office
Alberta Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
2-2015 - 11-2015
Executive Director, Transportation, Infrastructure and Services
B.C. Ministry of International Trade
In the press

Media appearances

Government of Alberta Joins CWEIC as Latest Institutional Strategic Partner. Featured in CWEIC (Centre for Water, Energy & Infrastructure Collaboration)
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Education
1991 - 1992
MBA
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
1989 - 1991
Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Européennes de Management
Reims Management School / CESEM
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