The CEO Circle

What The CEO Circle does

The CEO Circle is an Australian private membership organization, established in 1994 and operating as The CEO Circle Pty Ltd (ABN 33 590 849 138), that provides confidential peer-to-peer forums and structured leadership development for senior business leaders. The organization serves three distinct membership segments: CEOs and leading executives across private, public, and NGO sectors (TheCEO Circle), emerging high-performing leaders (TheFuture Circle), and Executive Assistants (TheEA Circle). Members participate in regular Circle meetings facilitated by Group Chairs who are experienced former executives and board directors, discussing leadership challenges in a confidential setting.

The product surface consists entirely of these three membership Circles, delivered as facilitated in-person or group forums rather than digital products. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; it uses Membes Association Software as a third-party database provider for member management and has no mobile application, no public API, and no documented digital platform. Marketing is conducted primarily through a LinkedIn company page and the company's own blog (News & Insights), covering leadership topics including AI ethics, cybersecurity, workplace culture, and executive development.

Revenue is generated exclusively through annual membership subscriptions on fixed 12-month terms, processed in Australian dollars with a 1.75% bank processing fee; pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the organization operates a waitlist-based, invitation-only membership model. The company is headquartered in Mount Waverley, Victoria, with additional offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, serving an Australian member base described as 'hundreds of senior executives.' Headcount is between 11 and 50 employees, the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A or external funding activity on record.

Name

The CEO Circle

Legal name

The CEO Circle Pty Ltd

Website

https://theceocircle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The CEO Circle is an Australian invitation-only membership organization, established in 1994, that provides confidential peer forums and leadership development for CEOs, emerging leaders, and executive assistants through three Circle groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Peer Networking Membership

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA), Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility (BPAFADAG)

Keywords

• Executive peer networking
• CEO membership groups
• Leadership peer circles
• Executive professional development
• Confidential leadership forums

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Waverley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The CEO Circle generates revenue through annual membership subscriptions. Membership provides access to Circle groups, peer networking, confidential forums, and professional development resources. Each subscription has a fixed term of 12 months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The CEO Circle is an invitation-only membership organization that operates three peer circle groups: TheCEO Circle for CEOs and senior executives across private, public, and NGO sectors; TheFuture Circle for emerging high-performing leaders; and TheEA Circle for Executive Assistants. Members gain access to confidential peer forums, structured meetings led by experienced group chairs, leadership development, and a trusted network of senior leaders, delivered through an annual 12-month subscription.

Product overview

The CEO Circle operates as a membership organization offering three distinct circle groups: TheCEO Circle for senior executives and CEOs across private, public, and NGO sectors; TheFuture Circle for emerging high-performing leaders; and TheEA Circle for Executive Assistants. Members gain access to confidential forums, regular meetings, peer support, and educational content through a membership with a 12-month fixed term subscription.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TheCEO Circle: Circle group for CEOs and leading executives across industries from the private and public sectors, as well as NGOs.
• TheFuture Circle
• TheEA Circle

Quantifiable outcome

• Members report gaining direct access to practising CEOs with hundreds of years of combined experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Membes Association SoftwaresupportingOthersThe CEO Circle uses Membes Association Software as its database service provider for securely storing member information. This is a technology infrastructure partnership for membership management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vistage Worldwide: The world's largest CEO peer advisory and executive coaching organization, operating membership-based groups for CEOs, business owners, and senior executives. Directly comparable to The CEO Circle in business model, target buyer, and value proposition of confidential peer learning.
• C12 Group: Membership-based peer advisory service for Christian CEOs and business owners, structured around monthly forums led by a chair. Closely comparable to The CEO Circle in operating model and value proposition.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global community of chief executives offering peer forums, education, and networking for CEOs under a membership model. Highly comparable to The CEO Circle on member-driven peer learning, though it operates at much larger international scale.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): Global peer-to-peer network for founders and CEOs, structured around member forums, learning events, and connections. Directly comparable membership-based community serving a similar executive audience to The CEO Circle.
• Tiger 21: Peer membership organization for high-net-worth individuals and CEOs running structured group asset and learning discussions. Comparable to The CEO Circle in its invitation-style, chair-led confidential forum model.
• The Alternative Board (TAB): Peer advisory board organization for SME owners and CEOs, offering monthly confidential board meetings chaired by experienced facilitators. Operates the same membership peer-group mechanics as The CEO Circle.

Regional players

• Iconic Agenda: Australian private membership network for CEOs and business leaders offering peer groups and forums. Comparable regional peer offering focused on the same Australian executive segment.
• Executive Connection Australia: Australia-based CEO and executive peer group organization offering facilitated peer advisory forums. Closest direct geographic competitor to The CEO Circle within the Australian market.

Broad incumbents

• NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors): Large US-based membership association for board directors offering education, peer communities, and resources. Comparable in the broader executive/board membership space, though serves a wider audience and broader portfolio of services.
• Chief Executive Group: Established US media and membership organization serving CEOs through events, peer roundtables, and content. Adjacent incumbent competing for executive mindshare in the leadership community category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ceo-circle
• Xx.com/TheCEOCircle

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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