CEO Club Ukraine

What CEO Club Ukraine does

CEO Club Ukraine is a private, invite-only business community founded in 2011 in Kyiv by Serhiy Haidaichuk, operating as a Ukrainian civic association (Громадська організація «СЕО КЛУБ»). It serves approximately 250 personally-vetted CEOs, owners, and top executives of medium and large Ukrainian and international companies against a hard cap of 300 members. Membership is gated by business turnover thresholds ($25M-$100M for manufacturing, $5M-$20M for services), reputational vetting by a Membership Committee, and a recommendation from an existing member, with no retail or third-party distribution channel.

The organization delivers value through a multi-format programming stack including peer-to-peer learning, Aspen Institute Kyiv seminars, closed meetings with government officials and international diplomats, company visits, philosophical retreats, and the CEO Club House — a dedicated community venue in central Kyiv at Butyshiv Lane, 23. A parallel charitable and investment ecosystem has been built around the core membership: the Soborna Ukraine foundation (supporting 1,075 children of fallen defenders), the Generation+ youth program, the Greening of Ukraine eco-initiative, a Brave1 defense-tech investor showcase, an exclusive partnership with Opportunity Network for cross-border deal flow, and the Save Ukraine campaign, which raised $10M for the army and military hospitals following the 2022 invasion.

The business model is subscription-recurring: annual membership fees, supplemented by sponsorship from international partners (National Endowment for Democracy, EU4PAR, International Renaissance Foundation) and charitable fundraising. No membership pricing is publicly disclosed. The club is governed by a member-elected Council on two-year terms, with Yuriy Ostapyuk (Owner/CEO of Dniprokhim) chairing the 2026/2027 Council and Serhiy Haidaichuk serving as Founder and President. Headcount is 31 employees supporting the 250-member community and its international programming.

Name

CEO Club Ukraine

Legal name

Громадська організація "СЕО КЛУБ"

Website

https://ceoclub.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEO Club Ukraine is a private, invite-only business community of approximately 250 personally-vetted CEOs and owners of medium and large Ukrainian companies, capped at 300, offering peer learning, government dialogue, and a charitable foundation ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: CEO Club Ukraine is a private members' club that generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by admitted members. The membership fees fund the club's operations, events, and social initiatives. The organization is registered as a civic association (ГО 'СЕО КЛУБ').

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CEO Club Ukraine is an invite-only private business club for CEOs, owners, and top executives of medium and large Ukrainian and international companies. It provides peer-to-peer learning, strategic networking, dialogue with government and international leaders, and a dedicated community space (CEO Club House) in Kyiv. The club also operates a charitable foundation (Soborna Ukraine) and community sub-programs such as Generation+, Greening of Ukraine, and an Investment Platform, along with content channels including a podcast and Telegram newsletter.

Product overview

CEO Club Ukraine is a private business club for Ukrainian business leaders, not a technology product company. The organization operates as a membership-based community offering: (1) CEO Club Membership - an invite-only club for CEOs and entrepreneurs meeting turnover criteria; (2) CEO Club House - a physical community space in Kyiv; (3) Soborna Ukraine Charitable Foundation - a humanitarian fund supporting military efforts and families of fallen defenders; (4) Generation+ Program - youth development initiative; (5) Peer-to-Peer Format - peer learning methodology and Peer-to-Peer Camp; (6) Investment Platform - investor-entrepreneur networking; (7) Podcast and CEO Notes content channels. The club has approximately 250 members representing medium and large Ukrainian companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Soborna Ukraine: A charitable foundation initiated by CEO Club Ukraine with Stanford University graduates, focused on addressing humanitarian problems, restoration, and reconstruction of Ukraine.
• Фундація СEO Клаб
• Generation+

Products and services

• CEO Club Membership Invite-only personal membership for CEOs, owners, and top executives of medium and large companies; access requires a recommendation from an existing member and approval by a Membership Committee based on business turnover thresholds ($25M–$100M for manufacturing, $5M–$20M for services) and reputational criteria. Capped at 300 members.
• CEO Club House Physical community space in central Kyiv (Butyshiv Lane, 23) used as the club's headquarters for formal and informal meetings, events, conferences, and panel discussions.
• CEO Club International Presence Services Facilitation of face-to-face meetings with top Ukrainian entrepreneurs, integration into Ukrainian business, political and wartime agenda access, open dialogue with government officials, and welcoming reception for international delegations at the Kyiv community space.

Quantifiable outcome

• $10 million raised for the army and military hospitals through the Save Ukraine campaign
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, impact and supporting.

• Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (CUCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Club Ukraine partners with the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce as a co-organizer of the Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference in Toronto, which has been held four times, gathering 300+ Ukrainian and Canadian entrepreneurs, investors, and government representatives.
• UGF (Ukrainian Global Faculty)minorOthersListed as a partner on the CEO Club Ukraine English website alongside other international collaboration partners.
• Opportunity NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCEO Club Ukraine became the exclusive partner of Opportunity Network in Ukraine as of February 2024. The partnership connects members with international investment opportunities and deal flow.
• Soborna Ukraine (Charitable Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoborna Ukraine is an international charitable foundation initiated by CEO Club Ukraine with support from Stanford University alumni. Its mission is addressing humanitarian needs, reconstruction, and recovery of Ukraine. Currently supports 1,075 children from 743 families of fallen defenders with monthly financial payments, psychological assistance, and educational opportunities.
• Aspen Institute KyivcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Club began systematic cooperation with Aspen Institute Kyiv in 2020. Over two years, more than 60 club members attended Aspen seminars 'Business and Society,' discussing values, societal development, and leadership principles alongside leading politicians, intellectuals, and media representatives.
• Institute of Frontier (Інститут Фронтиру)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Club and Institute of Frontier jointly organize discussions on strategic challenges facing Ukraine, bringing together business leaders and intellectuals. They co-hosted a conference on rethinking the Euromaidan Revolution and a series of discussions on Ukrainian models of the future.
• Generation+impactStrategic or Co-development PartnerA year-long program for adolescents from vulnerable categories, filled with training, career guidance activities, and psychological consultations to provide comprehensive support during the transition to adult life. An initiative supported by CEO Club members.
• Greening of UkraineimpactStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge-scale eco-project initiated by CEO Club Ukraine founder Serhiy Haidaichuk, aimed at restoring the ecosystem of Ukraine and the world. A collective success story that positively impacts Ukraine's international image.
• National Paralympic Team of UkraineimpactStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Club members have been consistently supporting Ukraine's National Paralympic Team since 2015.
• Editor's ClubimpactStrategic or Co-development PartnerA joint project with Ukrainian Pravda media outlet aimed at supporting independent Ukrainian journalism. The mission is to combine the efforts of individual patrons to promote societal change through investigative journalism and public interest materials.
• Ministry of Health of UkrainesupportingOthersDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, CEO Club coordinated with the Ministry of Health to purchase medical equipment for Ukrainian hospitals.
• Ukrainian Ministry of Economy, Environment and AgriculturesupportingOthersSupported the Forum of Good Governance 'Economics of Resilience: Leadership Challenges 2026.'
• CEO Clubs InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Club Ukraine joined the CEO Clubs International network in 2017, connecting with business clubs in Europe and the USA. This expanded international connections and made CEO Club Ukraine the first point of contact with Ukrainian business for many international delegations.
• Embassy of Ukraine in CanadasupportingOthersPartner of the Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference in Toronto, organized by the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce.
• Ministry of Economic Development of UkrainesupportingOthersPartner of the Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference in Toronto.
• Business Council of CanadasupportingOthersPartner of the Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference in Toronto.
• Ministry of Digital Transformation of UkrainesupportingOthersPartner of the Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference in Toronto.
• Embassy of Canada in UkrainesupportingOthersPartner of the Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference in Toronto.
• Arzinger Law FirmminorOthersListed as a partner on the CEO Club Ukraine website.
• Winner Group UkraineimpactStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Club and Winner Group Ukraine jointly launched a fundraising initiative to provide Ukrainian military forces with pickup trucks and SUVs.
• Victory DronesimpactStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Club Ukraine supports Victory Drones, an initiative by Maria Berlinska for training ariorozvidky operators and UAV pilots. Club members directed over 1,500,000 UAH for training UAV operators. The club received an award from Victory Drones for continuous support.
• Stanford University AlumnicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Club Ukraine initiated the creation of Soborna Ukraine charitable foundation with the support of Stanford University alumni.
• Brave1 Defense-tech ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Club's investment platform hosts presentations of defense-tech startups from Brave1 — the state cluster platform uniting defense startups, manufacturers, military, and investors to develop security and defense technologies. Founders presented their solutions to club members with potential for partnership and investment.
• National Investment Council of UkrainesupportingOthersCo-organizer of the Global Economic Impact Forum on Ukraine in Turkey.
• International Trade Council (Turkey)supportingOthersCo-organizer of the Global Economic Impact Forum on Ukraine in Turkey.
• Ukrainian-Czech Chamber of CommercesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity meeting between Ukrainian and Czech entrepreneurs organized under the initiative of the President of the Ukrainian-Czech Chamber of Commerce, Petr Krogman, with support from Hospodářských Novin.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Aspen Institute: Educational and policy organization running values-based leadership seminars. CEO Club Ukraine's partnership with Aspen Institute Kyiv (60+ members completing seminars) makes it directly comparable on intellectual programming and leadership development.
• Kyiv International Economic Forum (KIEF): Ukraine-focused annual economic forum convening government, business, and international stakeholders. Comparable convening function; CEO Club Ukraine is a partner and uses KIEF as a flagship event platform.

Direct peers

• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global peer network for chief executives and business leaders operating in chapters worldwide. Directly comparable to CEO Club Ukraine as an invite-only, dues-funded membership community providing peer learning, forums, and international networking among CEOs and founders.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): Global peer-to-peer network for entrepreneurs and founders generating above revenue thresholds. Comparable membership criteria, forum-based learning, and accelerator programming make it the closest functional analogue to CEO Club Ukraine.
• The Executives' Club of Chicago: Long-established private business club convening senior executives through forums, peer networking, and speaker programming. Comparable in delivering curated CEO dialogue and community, though U.S.-based and broader industry scope.
• Tiger 21: Peer membership organization for high-net-worth investors and CEOs focused on wealth preservation and peer learning through confidential group meetings. Directly comparable invite-only, fee-based model serving accomplished business leaders.
• Vistage: CEO peer advisory and executive coaching organization with private group meetings for business leaders. Comparable in offering confidential peer discussion, speaker events, and curated membership; differs in being more coaching-heavy and less oriented to government/diplomatic access.

Regional players

• Romanian Business Leaders (RBL): Regional peer business community of Romanian CEOs and business leaders. Comparable Eastern European C-suite membership model with similar mission of peer dialogue and government engagement.

Broad incumbents

• CEO Clubs International: International federation of CEO clubs that CEO Club Ukraine joined in 2017. Direct network parent comparable organization providing cross-border business club affiliation and inter-chapter cooperation.
• Soho House: Global membership club for creative and business professionals. Comparable paid-membership physical-club model with curated community, though significantly larger scale and consumer/hospitality orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CEOClubUkraine
• Facebookfacebook.com/CEOClubUkraine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceo-club-ukraine

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