Mehmet Öğütçü

Mehmet Öğütçü is a global strategist, investor, former diplomat, author and senior business executive working at the intersection of energy, geopolitics, investment and international business. As Chairman of the London Energy Club and Global Resources Partnership, he brings together governments, energy and technology companies, investors and financial institutions to develop strategic partnerships and cross-border investment opportunities.

Over his career, he has held senior positions in the Turkish diplomatic service, the OECD and International Energy Agency (IEA), the Energy Charter Secretariat, BG Group and the Asian Development Bank. He has also served on the boards of major companies and provides strategic advice to international corporations, investment groups and senior decision-makers.

His international experience spans China, Europe, the Middle East, the Gulf and Eurasia, covering energy security, oil and gas, renewables, geothermal energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, technology and international investment. He views the energy transition not simply as a technology or climate agenda, but as a strategic transformation shaped by capital, energy security, competitiveness, geopolitics and investment returns.

He is the author of numerous books and publications on energy, China, geopolitics, economics and shifting global power dynamics. A frequent keynote speaker and moderator at international conferences, he also appears regularly on television and global media platforms, providing strategic perspectives on energy, investment, economics and geopolitics.