Patrick Butler

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About Patrick Butler

Highly motivated and disciplined individual with a deep commitment to performance, leadership, and personal development—both on and off the field. As an aspiring professional rugby match official, I’m currently progressing through the officiating pathway, gaining experience and recognition at increasingly competitive levels. Rugby has played a central role in shaping my character, teaching me discipline, resilience, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure. My goal is to reach the highest levels of the game, contributing to the sport through fairness, professionalism, and integrity. Professionally, I work in Strategic Partnerships at the World Climate Foundation, an organisation that convenes public and private stakeholders to drive scalable solutions to climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable finance. In this role, I support the development of global partnerships and strategic engagements that foster high-level collaboration across sectors. It's a dynamic environment where I’ve been able to build strong commercial skills while contributing to impactful, mission-driven work on a global scale. Beyond my external collaborations, I also drive our internal operational management. I run our Salesforce CRM and directly advise the global head of strategic partnerships, finance director, chairman, and CEO on sales performance and where new commercial opportunities lie. Academically, I’m pursuing a degree in Politics and International Relations at the University of York. My studies provide me with a critical understanding of global systems, diplomacy, and governance, insights that informs both my professional and personal ambitions. I bring focus, drive, and enthusiasm to everything I do, and I’m always looking to connect with individuals and organisations that value ambition, purpose, and integrity. Let’s connect- patrick.butler@worldclimatefoundation.org