What CEO Global Network does

CEO Global Network Inc. is a Toronto-based private company founded in 2008 by John Wilson that operates an exclusive membership-based peer group organization for CEOs and senior executives of Canadian companies. The company's core offering combines facilitated peer group learning, one-on-one mentoring with experienced Group Leaders and Mentors (all former CEOs with prior P&L responsibility), and exclusive learning events featuring world-class thought leaders. Peer groups are intentionally capped at 16 non-competing members to ensure confidentiality, depth, and trust. The organization serves a horizontal segment — sitting CEOs, senior executives (VP/President/COO-level), high-potential managers, and executives in career transition — all of whom pay individually rather than through enterprise-wide contracts.

The company has no proprietary technology platform; delivery is human-facilitated through in-person regional sessions (Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton/Burlington, Kitchener-Waterloo, Vancouver) and virtual formats. Complementary products and resources include the Global Leadership Training Program (GLTP), a 10-month practitioner-led cohort priced at $8,500 per participant; the NEXT STEP Program, a six-week one-on-one transition coaching program priced at $1,950; the "Seven Imperatives" book by the founder; a member-only mobile app; Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI 360) assessments; and the CEO Global Network Podcast. Revenue is generated from subscription-style annual peer group memberships (pricing not publicly disclosed) plus per-participant fees for GLTP and NEXT STEP cohorts.

Go-to-market relies primarily on community-led referrals from existing members and Group Leaders, supplemented by a consultative sales motion with discovery calls, a self-assessment tool, and targeted outreach managed by a Director of Sales (Digital Media) and a Business Development Leader. The organization is operated by a founder-led leadership team — Founder & CEO John Wilson, President Greg Moreau (joined 2023), and COO Jen Wilson (15+ years tenure) — supported by a network of Group Leaders, Mentors, and a small operational staff of 11–50 employees. The company is self-sustaining, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or external funding rounds.

Name

CEO Global Network

Legal name

CEO Global Network Inc.

Website

https://ceoglobalnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEO Global Network is a private, Toronto-based founder-led organization that runs exclusive peer groups, one-on-one mentoring, and cohort-based leadership development programs for CEOs and senior executives of mid-market Canadian companies, monetized primarily through annual membership subscriptions and per-participant program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Leadership Development and Peer Advisory Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Founder/Entrepreneur & Family Business Executive Coaching (EDABANAM), Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA), Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility (BPAFADAG)

Keywords

• Executive peer groups
• CEO mentoring programs
• Leadership development services
• Senior executive coaching
• Peer learning organizations

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. CEO Peer Group Membership: Annual membership fees for CEOs and senior executives to join facilitated peer groups, receive one-to-one mentoring, and attend exclusive learning events throughout the year.
2. Global Leadership Training Program (GLTP): A 10-month cohort-based leadership development program for high-potential managers and senior executives, priced at $8,500 per participant, featuring monthly group sessions and private one-on-one coaching.
3. NEXT STEP Program: A six-week one-on-one transition coaching program for CEOs and executives at a career or life crossroads, priced at $1,950 per participant.
4. Senior Executive Peer Groups: Monthly confidential peer group sessions and one-to-one mentoring for senior executives, delivered alongside CEO peer group members as part of a comprehensive membership offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CEO Global Network runs curated, confidential peer groups of up to 16 CEOs and senior executives who meet monthly in regional Canadian chapters, supplemented by one-on-one mentoring from experienced former-CEO Group Leaders. Membership also grants access to exclusive learning events with world-class thought leaders and is supported by leadership development offerings such as the Global Leadership Training Program (GLTP) and NEXT STEP transition coaching, an EI Assessment, and LPI 360.

Product overview

CEO Global Network is a premier CEO peer group and mentoring organization offering a suite of leadership development programs and resources. The core offerings include CEO Peer Groups and Senior Executive Peer Groups (facilitated peer learning with experienced Group Leaders), the Global Leadership Training Program (a 10-month practitioner-led training curriculum), and the NEXT STEP Program (transition coaching). Supplementary resources include The Seven Imperatives book, a mobile app with resource library and networking features, Emotional Intelligence assessments, and Leadership Practices Inventory 360 assessments. The organization also produces a podcast featuring CEO interviews.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Leadership Training Program (GLTP): A 10-month leadership training program for high-potential managers and leaders preparing for senior roles, featuring sessions with executives from Apple, Amazon, and Disney.

Products and services

• CEO Peer Groups Exclusive peer group meetings for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to discuss challenges, share ideas, and develop innovative solutions. Members gain access to tools, knowledge, and experiences that maximize personal success and run alongside senior executive peer group members as part of a comprehensive membership offering.
• Senior Executive Peer Groups Peer group program for senior executives featuring monthly confidential half-day sessions led by experienced Group Leaders, monthly one-to-one mentoring sessions, and networking opportunities with world-class thought leaders. Designed for VP, President, and COO-level executives on the leadership trajectory.
• Global Leadership Training Program (GLTP) A 10-month practitioner-led leadership training program featuring ten 4-hour group sessions spaced over 10 months, monthly 30-minute one-on-one sessions with Class Trainers, and curriculum covering Emotional Intelligence, Building A Teams, and Accountability. Includes an EI Assessment, Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI 360), and access to faculty of former executives from Apple, Amazon, Disney, Toyota, Pepsi, and Molson.
• NEXT STEP Program Transition coaching program for CEOs and executives at a crossroads, providing confidential one-on-one coaching sessions with Hugh Coppen. Six-week virtual program with weekly two-hour sessions for leaders navigating retirement, business sale/merger, new leadership roles, or major life transitions.
• CEO Global Network Podcast Podcast featuring candid, insightful conversations with top CEOs and business minds, providing real-world leadership perspectives and serving as both a thought leadership asset and a member acquisition channel.
• The Seven Imperatives (Book) A book by John Wilson, Founder & CEO of CEO Global Network, covering seven key imperatives for great leadership and serving as a content marketing and thought leadership asset, with an executive summary downloadable for email subscribers.

Quantifiable outcome

• A measurable 10% increase in performance as a leader (claimed by GLTP program)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vistage Worldwide: Vistage is the world's largest CEO peer group and executive coaching organization, operating facilitated peer advisory groups for CEOs and business leaders. It is the most direct competitor to CEO Global Network, sharing the same Vistage/TEC-style model of monthly peer group meetings, one-to-one mentoring, and speaker events, though at significantly greater scale and US/global footprint.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): YPO is a global peer network of CEOs and business leaders under 50, organized into regional chapters that meet regularly for peer learning, forums, and leadership development. It competes directly with CEO Global Network for Canadian and international CEOs seeking facilitated peer group experiences and exclusive executive learning events.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): EO is a global peer-to-peer network for founders and entrepreneurs offering forum-based peer groups, learning events, and mentorship. It overlaps with CEO Global Network's CEO/entrepreneur segment and competes for the same member personas and willingness-to-pay for facilitated peer learning.
• TEC Canada / Vistage Canada: TEC Canada (formerly part of The Executive Committee, now integrated with Vistage) is the originator of the CEO peer group model in which CEO Global Network's founder John Wilson previously served. It operates the same Vistage/TEC model of monthly peer advisory groups, one-to-one coaching, and speaker events for Canadian CEOs, making it the closest functional twin.
• The Alternative Board (TAB): TAB provides peer advisory boards for SME owners and CEOs, with monthly facilitated meetings, one-to-one coaching, and a non-compete clause per board. It is a direct competitor in the executive peer group space with a similar 'small group of non-competing business leaders' model and is expanding in Canada.

Emerging players

• WPO (Women Presidents' Organization): WPO is a peer advisory organization for women-owned businesses generating $2M+ in revenue, offering monthly chapter meetings and curated peer groups. It overlaps meaningfully with CEO Global Network's mid-market and enterprise female CEO segment and could compete for the same Canadian executive women.
• C-Suite Network: C-Suite Network connects C-level executives through curated events, peer groups, and a media platform including the 'C-Suite TV' show. It targets the same senior executive persona as CEO Global Network with a more media-led and digital approach, representing an emerging alternative to traditional facilitated peer groups.
• TIGER 21: TIGER 21 is a peer learning and networking organization for high-net-worth individuals and CEOs, with monthly group meetings and asset-portfolio review focus. While skewed toward wealth management rather than operations, it competes for the same Canadian CEO member persona seeking confidential peer accountability.

Broad incumbents

• Harvard Business School Executive Education: HBS Executive Education offers premium leadership development programs (e.g., Owner President Management, Advanced Management Program) for senior executives and CEOs globally. It overlaps with CEO Global Network's GLTP and senior executive development offerings as a higher-priced, brand-credentialed alternative.

Regional players

• QuébecMBA / HEC Montréal Executive Education: HEC Montréal Executive Education is a leading Canadian French-language provider of executive development and management training programs, including the QuébecMBA. It competes regionally with CEO Global Network for Quebec and bilingual Canadian executives seeking structured leadership development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ceoglobal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CEOGlobalNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceo-global-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/ceoglobalnetwork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles45 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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