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C-Suite Peer Groups

Accelerating executive readiness and preparing for CEO succession.
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What Is the Key Executive Collective

A high-caliber peer group designed to accelerate the development of rising leaders.

The Key Executive Collective equips rising leaders to become trusted CEO partners and strong candidates for future succession.

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What It Offers

Development for executives who are ready to lead at the next level

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

Investing in your leadership bench reduces risk and accelerates growth

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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What Sets Us Apart

What makes the Key Executive Collective different

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Meeting attendance is not optional, and preparation is required
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Our 1:1 support sessions with a Strategic Facilitator help members prep for meetings
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Our structured methodology and tools, refined by input from executives over the course of 20 years, are proven to drive results
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Our meetings are high-impact because they are structured with cases and feedback — no guest speakers or open discussions
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Our Strategic Facilitators are seasoned executives. All Key Executive peer groups are run by former C-suite leaders and every facilitator is trained and committed to consistent program quality and driving results
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We prioritize in-person interactions
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We offer access to our full network of executives through an annual Katahdin Group Retreat, an online member-only app, and regular all network online events
"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
Hear from Members

Why executives make time for our peer groups

Member retreat

Annual Katahdin Group Retreat & Awards

The Annual Katahdin Group Retreat gives our members the chance to enjoy and be enriched by meaningful time spent with the full network of their peers. This is a members-only retreat that includes a fun social evening and a day of eye-opening discussion around highly relevant topics.

Our Members

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.

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Mikayla Archambeau
First Page Sage
COO
Member since
2023
Ian Baynes
Watts Water Technologies
VP / GM Fluid Solutions
Member since
2019
Rob Bradshaw
MGX Beverage Group
CCO
Member since
2025
Justin Brady
Rust & Salt
Owner
Member since
2023
Josh Brandt
Dacon Corporation
VP of Operations
Member since
2026
Matt Comstock
ControlAir
Director of Operations
Member since
2024
Daren Curry
Rare Beauty Brands
VP of Brand & Digital Strategy
Member since
2026
Vicki Evans
W.F. Young
COO & CFO
Member since
2018
The Facilitators

Meet our Key Executive Collective facilitators

Our Key Executive Strategic Facilitators 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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