The CEO Council of New York

The Best Place for Candid Conversations with Peers about Core CEO Issues


The 2026 Rhode Island CEO Summit

March 17, 2026

Navigating Through Ongoing Changes

Insights, Strategies & New Opportunitites in 2026

Thought-provoking discussions with respected chief executives about the current and upcoming challenges

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What CEOs are Saying

“I find the monthly CEO Wisdom Exchange meetings to be consistently excellent. I value the candid discussions among top executives and their willingness to share experiences and perspectives. And I can honestly say that I have benefited from crossing paths with leaders that I may never have ordinarily met. I think there is tremendous value in CEO Council membership.”

Paul Oliveira, CEO, KLR      


“Given the stress and the busyness of being a CEO, the CEO Council is a sanctuary to breath, think, and grow. We are fortunate to lead in a state where we can have a direct impact on the economy; and The CEO Council is the best place to do it."

Todd Blount, CEO, Blount Fine Foods      

“The CEO Council provides a safe space for CEOs to have candid confidential conversations with their peers to vet ideas, discuss issues, share best practices, and learn from one another. I truly value the time with the group and walk away every time with something I can ponder, try, or implement."

Cheryl Merchant, CEO, Taco      


“Being part of the CEO RI Council is both an inspiring and enriching experience. The level of expertise, the caliber of speakers, and the depth of discussions create an environment where leaders can grow, challenge assumptions, and gain insights that make a tangible difference in their organizations and beyond.”

Marcelino De Santiago, President, Hope Global      


What Makes Us Uniquely Valuable
Exclusive Chief Executives Only: CEO, Chief Executive Officer, President, Executive Director, Managing Director, Managing Partner, Owner, or the top executive of an out-of-state company with P&L responsibility for a New York-area workforce. No substitutes, no staff permitted.
Confidential All meetings and events provide a uniquely safe, off the record and confidential environment for chief executives, where peers can candidly discuss their strategic challenges and share what is working, what is not, and potential solutions.
Relevant Member engage with their peers—those who lead similar-sized workforces and deal with similar leadership-level challenges. Owners of small businesses, leaders of mid-sized organizations, and CEOs of large companies leading thousands of employees, are seated with their peers.
New York Locally-based chief executives share best practices, gain valuable insights, and learn of practical solutions to unique-to-New York, national, and global leadership challenges.
National Members of The CEO Council of New York have direct access to members in all state chapters with the option to attend CEO Wisdom Exchanges in other state chapter at no cost.
Options Different needs / different options / you choose what's right for you:  ➤Attend the Annual New York CEO Summits   ➤Participate in NY CEO Wisdom Exchanges   ➤Join an Accel Board—a private peer advisory group    ➤Work with ExecQ CEO Coaches   ➤Make invaluable peer connections   ➤Gain direct access to New York state Policy Makers   ➤Build comfortable social connections with peers (and their significant others)   ➤Be part of a local, state, and national CEO to CEO network.
ROI The highest possible value for your time  ➤No solicitations  ➤No asks  ➤No to-do's  ➤Just candid conversations with peers about core CEO issues.

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