Buttenwieser, who was fluent in German, was Assistant United States High Commissioner in Occupied Germany for political and economic reconstruction, 1949–51. He was also director of many companies, including Revlon; Benrus Watch; Tischman Realty and others.
Buttenwieser, fluent in German, held the position of Assistant United States High Commissioner for political and economic reconstruction in Occupied Germany from 1949 to 1951. He also served as director for various companies, including Revlon, Benrus Watch, and Tischman Realty.