The CEO Council
Where CEOs Come
to Think — and Decide
A Sanctuary for CEOs — confidential candid peer conversations on the challenges, risks, and opportunities you need to stay ahead of. No agendas. No bias. No stake.
Decision Advantage — broader perspective, faster decisions, and outperforming competitors.
CEO-only — Peers like you who carry the weight of the role.
NO VENDORS. NO PITCHING. NO
SUBSTITUTES.
— JUST CEOs —
Built for Where You are Located — Relevant to the decisions you face every day.
Structured to work where you do
• State-based chapters grounded in the realities of operating in that market.
• Connected through a national network that brings broader perspective.
The CEO Council
• Conversations with local peer CEOs leading organizations based in the same regional business environment
• Insight shaped by the economic, regulatory, and talent realities CEOs located in your area navigate every day
• A local CEO peer network built on shared experience, practical insight, and a willingness to help one another succeed — with reach well beyond your region
Not a networking group. Not a speaker series. Not a social club.
A relevant forum for CEOs — directly applicable to the decisions that matter now.
Choose the Level of Engagement That Fits.
Executive leadership is not one-size-fits-all — and neither is The CEO Council.
You decide what degree of perspective and peer insight you need to make the best possible decisions — consistently. Choose the level of engagement that fits your needs:
CEOs based in Your State
The State CEO Summit
An annual convening of CEOs in your state, featuring respected leaders, structured peer dialogue, and direct discussion of the decisions shaping both individual organizations and the broader business environment.
Your entry point into the conversations shaping critical decisions.
LEVEL 01
CEO Exchanges
Regularly scheduled, in-person CEO forums focused on the strategic challenges CEOs are navigating in real time — featuring a Fireside Chat with an accomplished CEO, expert, or panel, followed by moderated peer discussions at each table.
Built for candid, confidential peer discussions — not passive listening.
LEVEL 02
Peer Boards
Private, curated groups of 6–10 non-competing CEOs who meet monthly for confidential, expertly facilitated DeepDive™ decision support that sharpens thinking and accelerates execution.
For CEOs focused on growing their business faster, stronger, and more profitable.
LEVEL 03
CEO Mastery
One-on-one sessions with a CEO-recommended executive coach — focused on strengthening leadership effectiveness in navigating the challenges that shape your business.
For CEOs committed to continuously sharpening their leadership and taking their performance to the next level.
The Biggest Decisions a CEO Makes
. . . Are Often Made Alone.
They Do Not Have to Be.
“What I didn't expect was caliber of the members and how candid and substantive the conversations would be. The perspective I gain often changes how I approach a challenge I’m currently dealing with.”
— Market President, Bank of America
“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
"Despite having every second of my life booked, I took a chance and joined a CEO Peer Board. When I needed to make a bold move—one my board had real concerns about—my peers asked the right questions, offered practical advice, and helped me gain full board support. The result: revenue targets met, EBITDA improved, and a breakthrough in culture."
— CEO, Organic Grocery Chain
“I find the 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 leaders that I may never have ordinarily met. I think there is tremendous value in being a member of The CEO Council.”
— Paul Oliveira, CEO, KLR
“Every meeting leaves me energized. The peer conversations push my thinking in directions I wouldn't get to on my own — and I almost always walk out with a fresh angle on something I've been wrestling with.”
— Managing Partner, Deloitte
“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, Former CEO, Taco
"Nobody outside the CEO role gets the complexities of what we deal with; but everyone here does. Thanks to the caliber of the programs, members, and conversations, I'm able to tackle bigger challenges quicker and more effectively.”
— CEO, Medical Software Company
“Being part of The CEO Council is both an inspiring and enriching experience. The level of expertise, the caliber of members, 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
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