Don’t Lead Alone. Scale Smarter. Grow Faster. Avoid Costly Mistakes.
Join a confidential peer group of manufacturing CEOs, presidents, and owners and gain proven strategies from leaders who’ve been there.
Today’s manufacturing CEO navigates all of it simultaneously.
Running a manufacturing company today means adapting to changes that hit faster than you can plan for. Each decision from equipment investments to workforce planning to pricing strategy impacts operations. There’s no room for costly mistakes.
That’s why we created the Manufacturing CEO Peer Advisory Group, a curated peer group within Chief Executive Network (CEN), designed specifically for manufacturing leaders.
You’ll meet quarterly with 8-12 non-competing manufacturing CEOs, presidents, and owners facing the same operational realities. 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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Connect with 8-12 non-competing manufacturing CEOs who understand equipment decisions, production schedules, and the reality of keeping operations running.
Your senior leaders get access to their own peer groups, strengthening your entire leadership bench from plant manager to C-suite.
Meet quarterly in professionally facilitated sessions with thoroughly vetted manufacturing leaders who will challenge your thinking and share what's working on their floors.
Pressure-test equipment investments, expansion plans, and workforce strategies with peers who help you avoid costly mistakes and execute with confidence.
Discuss tariff strategies, labor solutions, and automation decisions with CEOs who've already navigated them—no consultants, no theory.
Submit a question anytime and get matched with a manufacturing CEO who's solved it, usually within one business day. Plus priority access to manufacturing-specific resources and events.
Unlock exclusive benefits with your membership: gain access to peer advisory meetings and enjoy complimentary or discounted rates for our upcoming conferences, masterclasses, and virtual events.
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
CEN 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.
David Cox
CEO, The Bradbury Group
“Our company has tripled in size since I joined.”
Andrew Warrington
President, UCC Environmental
“CEN insights have generated millions in value.”
Jody Fledderman
CEO, Batesville Tool & Die
Jeff Evans
Former CEO, The Will-Burt Company
“CEN helped grow global sales from 6% to 50%.”
Get proven solutions from manufacturing CEOs who’ve already solved your toughest challenges.
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