A CEO being considered for membership must:

• Occupy or have held the most senior executive position within a corporation, division, subsidiary, or affiliate of an enterprise. A key criterion is: to hold or have held the responsibility for a complete, autonomous business.
• Typical titles include CEO, President, Chairman, COO, Division Head, Managing Director, Owner.
• A CEO candidate must be responsible for a reporting structure reflecting the typical span of control that a CEO is likely to manage in a going concern.
• Subscribe to CEO Trust shared values.
• Be in a position that would not "sell” to fellow Trustees.
• Be willing to participate in CEO Trust.

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 or C-level executives usually will not qualify.

A Board Director being considered for membership must:

• Either currently serve on a for-profit board, or have the credentials to serve on a for-profit board.
• Be willing to participate in CEO Trust.

Select C-Suite executives from larger public companies may qualify.