Usually a candidate is referred by a Trustee (member) or a friend of the Trust. Each candidate meets at least two Trustees, which helps the candidate and organization assess fit. The final step is review and approval by the Membership Committee.
A CEO being considered for membership must:
- Subscribe to CEO Trust shared values.
- Occupy or have held the most senior executive position within a corporation, division, subsidiary, or affiliate of an enterprise. A key criteria is: to hold or have held the responsibility for a complete, autonomous business.
- Be responsible for a reporting structure reflecting the typical span of control that a CEO is likely to manage in a going concern.
- Be in a position that would not “sell” to fellow CEOs.
- Be willing to participate in CEO Trust activities.
A business that does not include multiple dimensions, such as a sales and marketing organization, would not qualify. Most consulting firms or organizations that serve CEOs usually will not qualify.
