Scale Smarter. Grow Faster. Avoid Costly Mistakes.
Join a confidential peer group of CEOs, presidents, and owners navigating the $50MM–$100MM growth curve and gain proven strategies from leaders who’ve been there.
At $50MM–$100MM, your company is too big for small-business playbooks but too lean for layers of corporate support. Every decision, from key hires to tech investments to M&A, carries massive impact. There’s no room for guesswork.
That’s why we created CEO50, a curated peer group within Chief Executive Network (CEN), designed specifically for CEOs at your level.
You’ll meet several times a year with a group of non-competing CEOs from similarly sized companies, organized by industry or geography. Each session is confidential and professionally facilitated to ensure real problem-solving, honest conversations, and direct ROI.
Proven ROI, Real Results
According to Chief Executive’s Financial Performance Benchmark Survey, CEN members average 30% higher margins and grow twice as fast as their industry peers.
Upcoming Peer Discussions Include:
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CEO50 is for CEOs of $50MM–$100MM companies, grouped by industry, location, and shared challenges to ensure every conversation is directly relevant.
Meet in a professionally facilitated setting with trusted, non-competing, thoroughly vetted peers who will challenge your thinking and share proven strategies.
Discuss what’s working now in hiring, operations, tech investments, and M&A with others who’ve already done it successfully.
Access benchmarking, leadership development, and tools designed to help your senior team scale with you.
Pressure-test your biggest moves with a peer group that helps you avoid costly mistakes, execute with confidence, and generate measurable ROI.
Submit a question anytime and get matched with a CEO who’s solved it, usually within one business day. Plus, get priority access to events and practical resources to strengthen your leadership bench.
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.
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.
Accelerate Growth with World-Class Conferences
CEO50 members enjoy complimentary access to renowned conferences where insights for doubling growth and achieving 30% higher profits are shared, including our flagship Chief Executive Leadership Conference, Manufacturing Leadership Summit, and more.
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.”
CEO50 is more than a peer group—it’s an essential resource for CEOs looking to scale faster, lead more effectively, and make smarter strategic decisions.
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