9.5% corporate taxes. Insurance costs up 50%. Property assessments jumping 20-60%. Keeping your best people.
Chief Executive Network (CEN) brings accomplished CEOs across Greater Boston and New England together in confidential peer groups focused on better decisions, strategic clarity, and measurable business impact.
Boston-area CEO peer groups include legacy CEO Roundtable groups, now operating as part of CEN. Members benefit from local relationships while gaining access to a national CEO community.
CEN Boston peer groups are built for CEOs who value candid outcome-focused discussion, accountability and perspective from peers who understand the realities of leading an organization.
Our Boston-area members include CEOs leading companies in:
Groups meet regularly in confidential settings and are carefully curated with members vetted for experience, company scale and fit to ensure productive peer dialogue.
A Natural Evolution for CEO Roundtable Members
For CEOs who have participated in CEO Roundtable, joining CEN supports the next phase of leadership as business complexitiy and decision stakes increase.
Explore Boston CEO peer groups
Questions? Contact Kevin Minton, Managing Director, at 864-395-7027.
Boston CEO peer group members benefit from:
Chief Executive Network (CEN) members consistently outperform their peers—because they tap into proven strategies, expert insights, and a powerful network of experienced CEOs.
Our professionally facilitated peer groups cut years off your learning curve, help you sidestep costly mistakes, and drive faster, smarter growth.
For over 30 years, CEN has brought together high-performing leaders who challenge each other’s thinking, share real-world solutions, and drive measurable results.
Better decisions. Faster success. Greater profitability.
Revenue Growth
8.7%
17.4%
Profit Margin
13.9%
18.07%
SOURCE: Chief Executive’s Financial Performance Benchmarks Survey, 2023.
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.”
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.”
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