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. Annual dues are $750, with an additional $200 initiation fee for new members.
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.
