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C-Suite Peer Groups that Accelerate Executive Readiness and Prepare for CEO Succession

Key Executive Collective

The Key Executive Collective is a high-caliber peer group designed to accelerate the development of rising leaders, equipping them to become trusted CEO partners and strong candidates for future succession.

What It Offers

Holistic Business Education: Build comprehensive, cross-functional understanding to lead effectively across all areas of the business.
Accelerated Leadership Growth:
- Develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Master executive communication, inquiry and feedback techniques.
- Instill ownership and confidence to stand in as a CEO when needed.
Inspirational Peer Learning: Gain fresh perspectives and actionable best practices from seasoned executives across diverse industries and roles.

Why It Matters

Succession Planning: A ready leadership bench reduces risk and enhances business value—critical for investor, board, and market confidence.
Enhanced CEO Partnership: A capable second-in-command lightens the load at the top and drives smarter, faster decision-making.
Proven Impact: On average, 15% of participants advance into CEO roles annually, while others significantly boost their organizations' performance.

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"The Key Executive Collective helps me to be more well-rounded and confident so I'm better able to fill my CEO's shoes when needed. And she can be comfortable that while I'm keeping the day-to-day running, I'm also thinking about the business as a big picture, and not with a single focused mindset."

Vicki Evans

COO & CFO

W.F. Young

Member since

2018

Why executives make time for our peer groups

Meet some of our Key Executive Collective members

Our Key Executive members are driven and growth focused. They want to be their best and are open to receiving direct feedback from their peers that helps them to make smarter choices as they lead.

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Chad Walker

Ducker Carlisle

Managing Principal

Member since

2024

Justin Brady

Rust & Salt

Co-Owner

Member since

2023

Brian McKean

Lexia Learning

VP of Sales

Member since

2019

Angela Bolduc

Milliman IntelliScript

Principal & Managing Director

Member since

2024

Matt Comstock

ControlAir

Director of Operations

Member since

2024

Michelle Marshall

Berkheimer Tax Innovations

VP of Tax Innovations

Member since

2023

Ben Redfield

Southworth International Group SIGI

CRO

Member since

2025

Ian Baynes

Watts Water Technologies

Director Product Management

Member since

2019

Meet Key Executive Collective facilitators

Our Key Executive Strategic Faciliators come to the table with years of experience in executive level roles. They are here to help members ask themselves the tough questions and to be a support as they face the challenges and opportunities inherent in the career of a C-level executive.

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