The CEO Council

The CEO Council of Connecticut

Where Connecticut-based CEOs
Come to Think — and Decide

Created by CEOs for CEOs. Confidential peer-level CEO to CEO conversations on the challenges, risks, and opportunities needed to stay ahead. No solicitations. No asks. No substitutes—CEOs only.

Built for Connecticut-based CEOs. Focused on the issues and decisions CEOs are wrestling with right now — while remaining grounded in the local economic, talent, and regulatory realities that Connecticut-based CEOs must navigate.

Options: Your Time. Your Choice. Participate in the annual Connecticut CEO Summit. Get more at CEO Exchanges. Increase results with Peer Advisory Board support. Maximize performance with Executive Coaching. Engage at whatever level earns its place on your calendar.

Built for Connecticut CEOs

Not a networking group. Not a speaker series. Relevant to what you are facing right now.

The Biggest Decisions a CEO Makes

. . . Are Often Made Alone.

They Do Not Have to Be.

Engagement Options

Choose the Level of Engagement That Fits.

Executive leadership is not one-size-fits-all — and neither is The CEO Council.

You Decide:

LEVEL 00 – No Membership Requirement

Connecticut CEO Summit

An annual convening of Connecticut CEOs featuring interviews with 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

CEO Boards

Private, curated groups of 6–10 non-competing CEOs who meet monthly for confidential, expertly facilitated SARRA™ decision support sessions that sharpen thinking and accelerate execution.

For CEOs focused on growing their business and outpacing their competitors

Inside the Room

What your peers are saying:

“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

“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

Next Step

NEXT STEP

Your Entry Point Requires No Commitment.

Attend the next Connecticut CEO Summit or participate in an upcoming CEO Exchange — and experience The CEO Council of Connecticut firsthand before making any decision about membership.

Request an invitation to experience The CEO Council of Connecticut firsthand.