Buddy Ketchner founded Studio Eleven57 because he was inspired by the opportunity to drive new value and growth at the crossroads of health, sustainability and technology.

He has expertise across a wide spectrum of industries (including: CPG food, agriculture, healthcare, the airlines, skiing, travel and technology) and is a leading thinker on the future of food. He is passionate about design thinking and discovering new ways to impact change at scale.

Buddy grew up overseas and has led work in over a dozen countries. He is a student of global culture and has a deep appreciation for the complexity around societal values, beliefs and behavior.

Prior to launching Studio Eleven57, Buddy was the President of the Sterling-Rice Group (SRG), a top-tier brand strategy, innovation and communications firm, serving both start-ups and Fortune 100 companies. The company was recognized by Advertising Age as a “Best Small Agency” and named one of the “Best Places to Work” by Outside Magazine under his leadership.

Buddy is a dedicated father, traveler, Australian Shepherd dog person, skier and guitar player.

Agents for Change

Creating and accelerating positive momentum

Human Centered

Moving people together

Future Focused

Inspiring new ways forward

Systems Thinkers

Creating the conditions for change to happen at scale

Connection Builders

Developing culture and relationships

Planet Positive

Leaving it better than we found it 

Strategically Driven, Creatively Inspired

Leading with the head and the heart