Matthew Butts

VP - Business Development and Strategy, EDF Trading

Mr. Matthew Butts, also known as Matt has served as the Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for EDF Energy Services since 2013. Matt has 12 years of experience in the wholesale and retail natural gas and electricity markets. In his current role, Matt is responsible for leading EDF Energy Services strategic growth initiatives including natural gas and electricity sales, renewable origination and M&A activity. Under Matt’s leadership, EDF Energy Services has grown to become one of the largest non-residential retailers in North America. Prior to his current role, Matt led EDF Trading North America’s downstream natural gas development efforts including building a portfolio in excess of 350,000 mmbtu/day of natural gas demand and leading the acquisition of EDF’s Midwest natural gas business. Matt began his career with Eagle Energy Partners serving in various commercial roles. Matt graduated is a graduate of Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business.