Your peers know things your advisors don’t.
Why CEOs join CEO CF

300+ founders, CEOs, and board leaders across 30+ countries.
Peer-led. Confidential. Built to make you a better leader.

WHY CEO CF

" Your peers know things your advisors don’t.”

CEO CF is not a network. It is a structured, confidential space where ambitious leaders bring their real challenges and leave with clarity, accountability, and an actionable plan.

Since 2005, we have operated as a non-profit, member-owned community. No external agenda. No sales pitch. Only the quality of what it creates for its members.

MEMBERSHIP

Founders, CEOs, board leaders, and investors with full responsibility for
where your organisation goes.

YOU HOLD ONE OF THESE ROLES

→ Founder or Co-Founder

→ CEO (whether founded-led or appointed)

→ Board Chair or Chairperson

→ Investor with active portfolio responsibility

Is CEO CF for you?

CEO CF is an application-based community. We select members carefully — not to be exclusive, but to ensure every group delivers real value for everyone in the room.

TYPICAL PROFILE

✓ Full company P&L or investment portfolio responsibility

✓ Significant ownership, formal mandate, or investment stake

✓ Company generating revenue (or board / investor role equivalent)

✓ Operating in or connected to European markets

HOW IT WORKS

Applications are reviewed by our team. If there is a fit, we match you to the right group for maximum relevance and impact. Membership is by selection this is how we keep the quality high for everyone.

APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

AMBITION

You want to grow further as a leader and as a business. You are not here to coast.

GENEROSITY

You openly share experiences, setbacks, and lessons — because that is what makes the group valuable for everyone.

Beyond titles and revenue

Roles and titles matter but what makes someone the right fit goes deeper than a job title.

CURIOSITY

You welcome honest feedback and new perspectives — even when they challenge your assumptions.

COMMITMENT

You actively engage with your peer group and attend Community Summits. Presence matters.

THE EXPERIENCE

What membership looks like.

The ultimate destination for visionary leaders. Join our exclusive community and unlock unparalleled opportunities for growth, collaboration, and success. Discover a network of like-minded CEOs, connect with industry pioneers, and gain valuable insights to propel your business forward. CEO CF is where your businesses thrive.

You join a curated group of 8–12 leaders from non-competing industries. Monthly calls and a WhatsApp group for ongoing sharing, questions, and support.

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300+ leaders across 30+ countries. Alumni who founded companies, sat on boards, and raised rounds. A pan-European network that opens doors across industries.

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Access battle buddies and experienced coaches within the network for 1-to-1 depth on your most pressing challenges.

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As you grow inside the community, your contributions are recognised. Not badges, but real acknowledgment of leadership maturity.

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Three times a year, 60+ members gather for a 3-day Summit with workshops, keynotes, and deep connection

MEMBER VOICES

What changed for them.

JOE BOOTH

CEO, ALTUS GROUP

CEO CF & my particular group give me the platform to learn things about myself, reflect, come to a resolution and move on.
VEERA AMNELIN-KYLÄMÄKI

CEO, SAAREN TAIKA
CEO CF has brought me courage on my journey as an entrepreneur
POLO LOOSER

MANAGING DIRECTOR, ASTEROIDEA
If you want to get out of your comfort zone, if you are an intrapreneur and want to become an entrepreneur, then that is the right place to be.
NELIYA MACHEVA

HEAD OF CULTURE, DREAMIX
Being part of CEO CF has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Meeting so many great people and professionals is always enriching, and I am truly thankful for this opportunity.
TOBIAS KAULFUSS

OWNER, CASTELLA NOVA
As a long-term member of CEO CF, I can safely say that without the support of the forum my own entrepreneurial journey would have been infinitely more challenging. Expertise, willingness to help and share challenges along the way are exceptional.