Westwood International

What Westwood International does

Westwood International is a privately held leadership development and executive education consulting firm headquartered in Stowe, Vermont, founded by Greg Zlevor and operating for over 25 years. The firm designs and delivers custom leadership development programs using an action-learning methodology, in which cohorts of high-potential leaders tackle real business problems, pitch solutions to senior executives, and implement projects with mentorship support. Core offerings include year-long global leadership programs with international residency sessions, regional leadership programs, executive leadership development, rising leader programs, the Accelerate module, mindfulness and presence training, and 12-month custom team development engagements. Differentiated proprietary assets include the ROL100 (Return On Leadership) metric published in partnership with Fortune and Change Behavior Scores methodology that quantifies behavior change over time.

The firm's customer base is concentrated in Fortune 500 enterprises and government organizations, with named engagements including a Fortune 50 healthcare client (ongoing since 2004), Singapore Police Force and People's Association, Volvo, Pfizer, Kimberly-Clark, General Electric, and the State of Hawaii, alongside occasional small-business engagements such as Cohen & Gottlieb. Delivery spans at least 12 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia, served by a team of approximately 21 facilitators. GTM is enterprise-focused direct sales via referral, with no productized or self-service offerings; pricing is quote-based and delivered through multi-year contracts.

Westwood monetizes exclusively through professional services fees, supplemented by ancillary revenue from founder-led speaking engagements including TEDx and from royalties on multiple Amazon bestselling books. The firm is bootstrapped, founder-owned, and operates without external capital or institutional investors. The 2023 launch of HopeMakers Collective extends the brand into a community platform with live retreats and a global expert network.

Name

Westwood International

Legal name

Westwood International

Website

https://westwoodintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Westwood International is a privately held leadership development consulting firm that designs and delivers custom action-learning programs, executive leadership training, and global leadership residencies primarily for Fortune 500 enterprises and government organizations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development Consulting

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Leadership Development (BPACANAA), Leadership Assessment, 360 Feedback & Development Planning (EDABAAAK), Talent Management & Leadership Advisory (Succession, Performance, Culture) (BPACAJAH), Organizational Culture & Values-Based Leadership (EDABAAAE)

Keywords

• Leadership development
• Executive coaching
• Action learning
• Organizational transformation
• Behavior change

Headquarters

HQ city

Stowe

HQ country

United States

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Leadership Development Programs: Bespoke leadership development programs designed and delivered to enterprise clients. Programs include global leadership programs, regional leadership programs, executive leadership development, rising leader programs, and action learning initiatives. Revenue is generated through program fees, coaching engagements, and ongoing consulting relationships.
2. Speaking and Keynotes: Greg Zlevor generates revenue through speaking engagements at conferences and events, including TEDx appearances.
3. Book Sales and Royalties: Multi-book author generating revenue from Amazon bestselling books on leadership, resilience, and personal development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Westwood International designs and delivers custom leadership development programs for enterprises, governments, and high-growth startups. Core offerings include global action-learning programs, virtual and in-person leadership development, executive coaching, regional and rising-leader programs, mindfulness and presence training, and bespoke 12-month team development engagements. Programs are 100% custom-designed around each client's culture, strategic objectives, and behavioral change goals, with outcomes measured via proprietary Change Behavior Scores and the ROL100 (Return On Leadership) framework.

Product overview

Westwood International is a leadership development consulting company offering a portfolio of professional development programs and services. The core offerings include Action-Learning Programs for global corporations, Virtual Leadership Development, and Mindfulness and Presence training. The company delivers structured programs including the Compass Leadership Development Program, Executive Leadership Development, Rising Leader Programs, and Accelerate. For Fortune 50 clients, they offer customized Global Leadership Programs and Regional Leadership Programs with international residency sessions and ongoing coaching. The company also operates HopeMakers Collective, a sub-brand community platform featuring live retreats and global expert networks. All programs are customized to reflect client strategic objectives, organizational culture, and specific leadership needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HopeMakers Collective: A community-building initiative launched by Greg Zlevor and Westwood International to support and develop leaders through collective action.

Products and services

• Action-Learning Programs Global-scale action learning programs and change management initiatives for Fortune 50 corporations to high-growth startups, energizing visions and helping high-potential leaders thrive in turbulent times through year-long immersive action learning experiences.
• Virtual Leadership Development Virtual leadership programs that intuit organizational culture, bring together diverse perspectives, and provide ongoing guidance through digital platforms.
• Mindfulness and Presence Programs focused on building mindfulness and presence skills for leaders to enhance self-awareness and effectiveness, delivered to global Fortune 50 corporations and high-growth startups.
• Global Leadership Program An immersive, year-long action learning experience for Fortune 50 clients featuring three international residency sessions (approximately seven days each), three virtual sessions, and ongoing one-on-one coaching to prepare top talent for global leadership positions.
• Regional Leadership Program A regional leadership program mirroring the structure of the Global Leadership Program but focused regionally, designed to retain top mid-level talent and prepare them for increased responsibility and regional business challenges.
• Executive Leadership Development Executive-level leadership development program designed for senior leaders to enhance strategic thinking and organizational impact.
• Rising Leader Programs Programs designed to retain top mid-level talent, prepare them for increased responsibility, and solve significant regional business challenges.
• Compass Leadership Development Program A flagship leadership development program cultivating enduring relationships with leaders across diverse sectors, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Accelerate A leadership acceleration program aimed at developing emerging talent for greater organizational impact.
• Custom 12-Month Team Development Programs Bespoke 12-month team development programs tailored to each organization's unique culture, values, and missions, blending latest research on team building, emotional intelligence, and personal development — designed for smaller teams and practices.
• HopeMakers Collective A community platform founded by Greg Zlevor where innovative ideas spark transformative change through creative brainstorming and collective knowledge sharing, featuring live retreats and global expert networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% retention rate achieved (increased from 22% baseline) for a Fortune 50 client
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fortune MagazinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Strategic partnership to develop and publish the ROL100 (Return On Leadership), the first metric to capture Return On Leadership of Fortune 500 companies. The ROL100 ranking was released in June 2021, highlighting companies that significantly outperform lower-ranked counterparts in revenue, profit, and growth.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Nonprofit research and leadership development firm offering custom leadership programs, executive coaching, and assessments to Fortune 500 and government clients. Directly comparable to Westwood in target buyer (enterprise), methodology (experiential/action learning), and custom delivery model.
• FranklinCovey: Global leadership and organizational performance company selling enterprise training, coaching, and content (e.g., 7 Habits) to Fortune 500. Comparable to Westwood on enterprise sales motion and leadership development focus, though FranklinCovey has a much broader productized portfolio.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Global leadership and talent management consultancy delivering assessment, leadership development, and succession solutions to large enterprises. Closely comparable to Westwood in serving Fortune 500 leadership pipeline and executive development needs with measurable behavior change methodologies.
• Marshall Goldsmith Partners: Executive coaching and leadership development firm serving C-suite and senior leaders, founded by globally recognized leadership author Marshall Goldsmith. Comparable to Westwood in founder-led brand, premium executive coaching, and Fortune 500 client base.
• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Management training and leadership development company offering programs such as SLII and Leading People Through Change to enterprise clients. Comparable to Westwood in leadership development training and Fortune-grade enterprise delivery.
• BTS Group: Strategy execution and leadership development consultancy running customized simulations, action-learning programs, and coaching for Fortune 500 leadership teams. Directly comparable action-learning methodology and custom enterprise delivery.
• RHR International: Boutique leadership and executive development firm serving CEOs, boards, and senior teams of large global enterprises. Comparable to Westwood in serving top-of-house executive development at Fortune 500 with custom, relationship-led engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm spanning executive search, leadership development, and talent assessment for Fortune 500. Broadly comparable as an enterprise buyer choice for leadership development and succession, but operates at significantly larger scale and across broader HR services.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm serving CEOs, boards, and senior executives. Overlaps with Westwood in executive-level leadership advisory for large enterprises, though Egon Zehnder is far larger and search-led.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership consulting firm offering leadership assessment, coaching, and development services to enterprise clients. Comparable on the leadership advisory side of Westwood's portfolio, particularly for executive and succession work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/westwoodintl
• Facebookfacebook.com/WestwoodInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westwood-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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