Achieve Goals. Accelerate Growth.
Reduce Risk. Elevate Teams.
Members report double the growth rate and 30% greater profits over non-members
Being a CEO is often a solitary path, filled with unique pressures that only a few can understand, but you’re not alone. Chief Executive Network connects you with CEOs who face similar challenges, fostering a community where shared wisdom and proven solutions significantly enhance business growth and profitability.
For over 30 years, Chief Executive Network has been the go-to networking hub for CEOs. We offer professionally facilitated peer groups, meeting both virtually and in person, where non-competing CEOs can confidentially share ideas and advice a few times a year, helping each other achieve goals, accelerate growth, reduce risk, and elevate teams. Members also benefit from world-class conferences, a network of over 700 members, expert mentors, and tailored research, all designed to empower informed decision-making and prevent costly errors.
Revenue Growth
8.7%
17.4%
Profit Margin
13.9%
18.07%
U.S. Companies
CEN Member Companies
SOURCE: Chief Executive’s Financial Performance Benchmarks Survey, 2023.
Realize your company’s ambitions with actionable insights from true peers
Harness the collective wisdom of top CEOs to supercharge your company’s growth trajectory
Mitigate challenges with proactive advice from seasoned leaders
Connect your teams with peers to exchange wisdom and strategies for greater success
Chief Executive Network enhances business growth and performance by connecting non-competing peers in similar industries, company sizes, locations, or situations. In our professionally facilitated groups, CEOs exchange ideas, best practices, and strategies to tackle challenges and boost profitability.
Our peer groups, both national and local, meet several times a year in person and virtually. This structure allows busy members to quickly tap into the collective experiences and knowledge of the network to avoid costly mistakes and make better decisions, faster.
Jeff Evans
Former CEO, Will-Burt
“Advice from my CEN group led to a successful acquisition in Germany… our international sales grew from 5% to more than 50% in just 6 years.”
David Cox
CEO, The Bradbury Group
“There is nothing you face in your business that someone in the room hasn’t faced. Our company has tripled in size since I’ve become a member. I’ve never come back from a meeting without an actionable item.”
Rick McClain
President and Chief Operating Officer, Milwaukee Electronics
“A session that drove a more aggressive pricing strategy… impacted our profits by well over $100,000.”
Anthony Garcia
General Manager, ESPEC North America
“My group’s input on our ERP challenge saved us over three months so far and $50,000 in expenses.”
Todd Kilgus
President, Centracore
“My membership has helped me achieve year-over-year growth of more than 20%, a 15%+ increase in inventory turns… and a strong bench of ‘A’ players.”
Terry Lutz
Chairman & Former CEO, McClure Engineering Co
“I went to my first CEN meeting and walked out on fire. We now have 270 employees, soon to be 300, and I’m having more fun than ever. I attribute CEN for most of that.”
Andrew Warrington
President, United Conveyor Corporation
“In 15+ years with CEN… the network’s candid feedback and insights have profoundly impacted my companies and executive growth, generating millions of dollars.”
Bob Merrill
Former President & CEO, CraftMaster Manufacturing
“In one year, I have come to rely on CEN as an integral part of my management decision-making process. I can discuss issues in my business here that I cannot discuss anywhere else.”
Kyle Smith
Ph.D., Co-CEO, Reell Precision Manufacturing
“I’ve been a strong advocate for CEN. It’s been a very valuable tool to keep me fresh and invigorated as I “rub shoulders” with great leaders.”
Paul VanDuyne
PE, President & CEO, IMEG
“Being part of CEN’s peer group opens my eyes to other approaches and considerations toward overcoming business challenges that I otherwise would struggle with as an individual.”
