The Best Place for Candid Conversations with Peers about Core CEO Issues

Thought-provoking discussions about how to best tackle the ongoing challenges every chief executive faces: strategy, talent, governance, operations, and unexpected local & global disruptions.

What CEOs are Saying

“I find the monthly CEO Wisdom Exchange meetings to be consistently excellent. I value the candid discussions among top executives and their willingness to share experiences and perspectives. And I can honestly say that I have benefited from crossing paths with leaders that I may never have ordinarily met. I think there is tremendous value in CEO Council membership.”

Paul Oliveira, CEO, KLR      


“Given the stress and the busyness of being a CEO, the CEO Council is a sanctuary to breath, think, and grow. We are fortunate to lead in a state where we can have a direct impact on the economy; and The CEO Council is the best place to do it."

Todd Blount, CEO, Blount Fine Foods      

“The CEO Council provides a safe space for CEOs to have candid confidential conversations with their peers to vet ideas, discuss issues, share best practices, and learn from one another. I truly value the time with the group and walk away every time with something I can ponder, try, or implement."

Cheryl Merchant, CEO, Taco      


“Being part of the CEO RI Council is both an inspiring and enriching experience. The level of expertise, the caliber of speakers, and the depth of discussions create an environment where leaders can grow, challenge assumptions, and gain insights that make a tangible difference in their organizations and beyond.”

Marcelino De Santiago, President, Hope Global      


Unique Value
Exclusive Chief Executives Only: Chief Executive Officer, President, Executive Director, Managing Director, Managing Partner, Owner, or the top executive of an out-of-state company with P&L responsibility for a local-area workforce. No substitutes, no staff permitted.
Confidential All meetings and events provide a uniquely safe, off the record and confidential environment for chief executives, where peers can candidly discuss their strategic challenges and share what is working, what is not, and potential solutions.
Relevant Members are always seated with their peers—those with similar-sized workforces and deal with similar leadership-level challenges. Peer groups range from owners of small businesses to CEOs of large companies leading thousands of employees.
Local Members of each chapter of the CEO Council are locally-based chief executives who come together to discuss and address common and unique challenges of doing business in their region and identify the strategic actions that will help then achieve better results.
National All CEO Council members are welcome to attend the meetings of all other state CEO Councils and have access to the CEOs in any and  all CEO Council chapters.
Options Choose the level of engagement best tailored to your needs:  • Local/in-person CEO Wisdom Exchanges,  • Remote/online CEO Wisdom Exchanges,  • Accel Advisory Board Membership,  • ExecQ Coaching Services,  • Peer Introductions,  • Other Members Services & Benefits, etc.
ROI The CEO Council is a membership organization formed by CEOs for CEOs. There are no solicitations, asks or requests. We are accountable to our members and deliver the highest value possible for the time they invest in CEO Council meetings and events.

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