Ben Butters has been CEO of the European association of Chambers of Commerce & Industry, since 2020. As such, he oversees Eurochambres’ day-to-day management and engagement with EU policy-makers on a range of topics that are of relevance for the European business environment, both within the EU and among its neighbourhood and candidate countries.

Before joining Eurochambres, Ben acquired experience in both the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as working for a network of innovation centres. He also created and for several years ran his own business providing EU advocacy support to UK small and medium businesses.