Gain access to proven strategies and peer CEOs who’ve grown faster and improved profitability—so you can, too.
CEN connects U.S. CEOs with vetted, high-performance peers in industry-, location-, and size-specific advisory groups, so every conversation is relevant and immediately actionable. Meetings are structured for busy executives: focused agendas, expert facilitation, and real peer accountability that delivers measurable ROI in just a few sessions a year.
Members also get access to CEOs who’ve solved their exact challenges, plus year-round value through top-tier events, strategic tools, and leadership development for their entire team—all at a fraction of the cost of consulting or coaching.
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Created for Busy CEOs: Achieve More in Just a Few Strategic Meetings a Year
Industry-, location-, and size-specific groups built to ensure conversations are relevant, focused, and immediately applicable.
Every member is vetted for experience, contribution, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Focused, efficient meetings that deliver high ROI. An affordable alternative to consulting or coaching.
Structured agendas, expert facilitation, and peer accountability ensure meaningful outcomes every time.
Ask questions anonymously and get matched with a CEO who’s solved it within 24 hours. Practical, proven insight from someone who’s been there.
Get free or discounted access to top-tier events, strategic tools, and leadership development for you and your team.
Peer Networking and More: Enjoy Priority Access to Premier Events, Benchmarks, and Leadership Development
Profit from the Power of a Trusted Personal Board of Peer Advisors
Connect with a circle of trusted peer advisors tailored to your industry, company size, location, and situation-specific needs. Benefit from expert-led, in-person, and virtual meetings throughout the year, gaining innovative insights to refine your strategic, operational, and leadership approaches for maximum growth and profitability.
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.”
A CEO peer advisory group is a small, confidential circle of non-competing chief executives who meet regularly to pressure-test decisions, share what is working and hold each other accountable. Think of it as a personal board of peer advisors. Your fellow members will be people with no agenda beyond helping you make the best decisions for your business and team.
Chief Executive Network (CEN) is the leading U.S.-based peer network exclusively for CEOs and senior executives of established companies. Groups are built by industry, location, company size or operating complexity, so conversations are relevant and productive. Our networking peer groups typically meet several times a year in concentrated two-day sessions, supplemented by mentor calls, online masterclasses, national summits, industry-specific conferences and ongoing network access between meetings. Members can also ask a question anonymously and be matched within 24 hours with a CEO who has already solved that exact problem.
If you’re looking for Vistage alternatives, YPO alternatives or other CEO peer advisory organizations, you’re in the right place. Here’s what we find makes CEN different from your other options:
CEN members outperform the market on the two numbers that matter most to a chief executive: revenue and profitability. According to Chief Executive’s Financial Performance Benchmarks Survey, CEN member companies posted 17.4% revenue growth versus 8.7% for U.S. companies overall, and an 18.07% profit margin versus 13.9%. That’s roughly double the growth rate and about 30% greater profitability.
To get specific: a group discussion on pricing strategy moved profits by well over $100,000 at Milwaukee Electronics. Peer input on an ERP decision saved ESPEC North America three months and tens of thousands of dollars. Advice from a CEN group led to a successful German acquisition that took The Will-Burt Company’s international sales from 5% to more than 50% of revenue in six years. The Bradbury Group has tripled in size since its CEO joined.
Membership in our CEO network is built to deliver value for you and your leadership team all year.
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