Buddy Teaster

BUDDY TEASTER is the President & CEO of Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit that creates opportunities for people through shoes and clothes. A passionate leader and advocate, Buddy has guided the organization to distribute over 103 million pairs of shoes and garments across 137 countries, supporting communities through both immediate aid and sustainable micro-enterprise programs. A dynamic thought leader, speaker, and author, Buddy has been recognized as a YPO Global Impact Award Finalist and...See more

BUDDY TEASTER is the President & CEO of Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit that creates opportunities for people through shoes and clothes. A passionate leader and advocate, Buddy has guided the organization to distribute over 103 million pairs of shoes and garments across 137 countries, supporting communities through both immediate aid and sustainable micro-enterprise programs. A dynamic thought leader, speaker, and author, Buddy has been recognized as a YPO Global Impact Award Finalist and included in Footwear News' 2019 Power List. His innovative approach has transformed Soles4Souls into a movement that blends philanthropy with sustainable development. Buddy and his wife, Becca, have been married since 1992 and have two delightful daughters. See less