The Conference Board Councils give you access to an elevated level of conversation you won't find anywhere else. When you join, you become part of a select group of senior executives who occupy similar roles at leading companies and organizations. Through in-person meetings and rich connections you can tap any time, you will gain insights beyond your industry or region. You get the rare chance to talk with peers about issues, explore solutions, and develop lasting relationships. The result: cutting-edge ideas that change your perspective, jump-start progress, and save you time.
Each year, more than 4,000 executives from the world's leading companies participate in our 200+ Councils which range from the Automation Executives Council to the Strategy Executives Council, including dozens of targeted councils for CFOs, CHROs, CMOs, Chief Legal Officers, and more.
Enduring relationships with trusted peers are the core of the Council experience. Enhanced by our global, enterprise-wide reach, these relationships span the world and extend the value of Council membership. Confidential peer dialogue provides you with a broader perspective and shared experiences, as well as access to specific knowledge and best practices.
Councils are limited to 40 members who are carefully vetted to ensure a right fit. Council seats are available for individuals or corporate members for a fee.
Members drive content, incorporating their pressing issues into discussions
Enjoy candid exchanges in a relaxed environment
Access an exclusive community of true peers
Members spans industries and geographies, giving you a high-level perspective of the business environment
All meetings are held under the Chatham House Rule, and group size is limited
Learn how Member companies are tackling common challenges today
Join a community of senior executives to share knowledge, insights, and
leading practices in a private, exclusive setting.
What is your area of interest?
Economy, Strategy & Finance
Environmental, Social & Governance
Human Capital
Marketing & Communications
Chief EH&S Officers Council
Employee Engagement & Experience Council
Learning & Development Executives Council
Onboarding & New Employee Experience Council
Talent Management Executives Council
Talent Management Executives Council II
Diversity and Inclusion New Leaders Academy - Fall 2015
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Foundations Council
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategists Council I
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategists Council II
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Optimizers Council I
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Optimizers Council II
Leadership Council on Advancing Women
Leadership Development Council
Coaching & Leadership Development Council
Global Rewards & Mobility Council
HR Operations Council
HR Technology Council
Leadership Development Council
Learning & Development Executives Council
Payroll Executives Council
Career Strategy Council
Change & Transformation Council
Chief Human Resources Officers Council II
Chief Human Resources Officers Council III
Coaching & Leadership Development Council
Compensation & Employee Benefits Council
Compensation Council
Compensation Council II
Employee Benefits Council
Employee Benefits Research Council
Executive Compensation Council
Executive Compensation Council II
Executive Compensation Management Council
Future Workforce Strategy & Planning Council
HR M&A Council
HR Operations Council
HR Technology Council
Human Capital Analytics Council
Leadership Development Council
Learning & Development Executives Council
Payroll Executives Council
Sales Compensation Council
Senior HR Business Partners Council
Senior HR Executives Council
Talent Management Executives Council
Talent Management Leaders Council
Onboarding & New Employee Experience Council
Talent Acquisition Business Council
Talent Acquisition Enterprise Council
Talent Acquisition Leaders Council
Talent Management Executives Council
Compensation & Employee Benefits Council
Compensation Council
Compensation Council II
Compensation Leaders Council
Employee Benefits Council
Employee Benefits Research Council
Employee Wellbeing Council
Executive Compensation Council
Executive Compensation Council II
Executive Compensation Management Council
Global Rewards & Mobility Council
Mergers & Acquisitions Executives Council
Payroll Executives Council
Sales Compensation Council
Sales Compensation Leaders Council
The Council Program Directors are not just facilitators. They really participate, are up-to-speed on the issues that we’re thinking about. It makes our interactions, our Council meetings, and Conferences much more robust. I think they bring a unique perspective that we don’t always have, many of them are doing things a little differently than the day-to-day roles that we sit in.
Jason Grosz
Vice President, Talent Acquisition, ECOLAB
Talent Acquisition Business Council
The Councils is a great network, a lasting network. There are many people that I tap into for different questions or problems that I’m trying to solve. I feel like the relationship piece of it is just a true lasting benefit of the membership.
Rachel Hawksworth
Vice President, Talent Acquisition, HCA Healthcare
Talent Acquisition Enterprise Council
The Council has proven invaluable. Members bring a diverse skill set, fostering in-depth discussions on challenges relevant to all types of organizations. The company's extensive network of Councils and their team of highly experienced professionals have been immensely beneficial. The information and resources provided have been instrumental in my preparations for presentations and in shaping our strategic planning.
Sherry Tucker
CEO, WellLife Network
CEO Council
This Council is engaging, informative, and highly useful, giving me new tools to use in executing and building our strategy. Members drive the topics, and The Conference Board delivers the expertise to help us all think through applicable business outcomes and needs. We've spoken with world renowned experts and collaborated as a group around our shared experiences and best practices. And yes, I’ve renewed for another year.
Jeffrey Murray
Chief Executive Officer, Meridian Group International, Inc.
CEO Council
As the pace of change increases, I turn to The Conference Board for timely insights. In particular the Talent Management Council is an unmatched resource for me through regular meetings with quality peers to discuss similar challenges and opportunities.
Marguerite Samms
Vice President and Chief Learning Officer, Intermountain Health
Talent Management Executives Council
Being a member of the Onboarding and New Employee Experience Council has been a valuable experience. The Council provides a place where we can openly share ideas and get feedback from colleagues that face similar challenges.
Luci
Director, Talent & Culture
Onboarding & New Employee Experience Council
Utilizing the broad network within The Conference Board allowed me to share my ideas with colleagues who are faced with similar challenges, gain their feedback, and connect with experts that have provided valuable research and resources. I truly value the access the Council has provided to such an engaged and knowledgeable network of colleagues who have the same passion for improving their organizations.
Natasha
Leadership Development Director
Leadership Development Council
In-depth discussions of specific talent management practices, the business context, the systemic solutions, the lessons learned, and emerging business outcomes - these are the invaluable conversations that drive real learning and real expertise sharing among peers. Truly time well-spent!
Roz Tsai
VP, Talent, Learning & Org Effectiveness,
Talent Management Executives Council
I have had the pleasure of being part of more than one Council over the last decade and found the education, connections made and strategic thought leadership are unmatched.
Heather
Principal Director
Our membership with The Conference Board has added immense value to our team and to our ability to navigate the challenges that accompany growth. It has been a particularly rich source for networking and learning from other Members.
William Lorenzen
Executive Director, Leadership Development, Chick-Fil-A, Inc.
Leadership Development Council
The Council has given me the opportunity to tap into the knowledge and experience of other talent acquisition professionals and share best practices and new ideas. While we all may use different technology vendors to run things behind the scenes, the desired end result is undeniably the same! The relationships and ability to reach out to the other members for support or to share their experience has been incredible.
Nancy Whatley
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, Vertiv Corporation
Talent Acquisition Corporate Council
In a rapidly changing environment, being part of the Council has been essential to my ability to stay current on the latest trends and connected to the most relevant marketing resources. Because leaders are moving fast to make the best decisions for their people and their businesses, often in the face of uncertainty, being part of a community with an abundance of practical and relevant insight is tremendously valuable.
Eric Boester
EVP and CMO, NFP
Council for CMOs
My Council meetings have been transformative in helping me create an organizational strategy for an employee hardship effort. The Council creates an environment that allows for a free flow of ideas so that we can all serve our employees and communities in the best possible way. My team and I never could have moved as fast as we did and been so prepared in the process if it wasn’t for the connections and willingness to collaborate of my Council peers.
Nicole Anderson
President, AT&T Foundation
Corporate Citizenship Leadership Council
I find my participation in The Conference Board Councils to be the most professionally enriching activity that I undertake. I feel fortunate to be able to benchmark and share specifics with very knowledgeable representatives from such prestigious organizations. I would prioritize my membership on this council over any other professional development opportunities available.
Dee Otts
Retired VP Compensation, Eaton
I report to the General Counsel at our company. He’s a member of The Conference Board and said his experiences are the only impactful and actionable professional experiences he’s ever found. I also find value in the reports, and not necessarily in my business area. For instance, I just downloaded the Fortune 500 philanthropy overview. It’s helpful to me to see what other companies are doing in this area.
Michelle Goret
Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Cintas
Corporate Communications Strategy Council II
The informal, candid exchange is why you don’t want to miss the meetings. We’ve formalized our “round robins” so that candid information sharing is an institutional tradition. Also, I’m tapping into The Conference Board research capabilities. Recently I needed to understand more about the changing relationship between business and society in the wake of new technology— The Conference Board had great information for me.
Barie Carmichael
Senior Counselor, APCO Worldwide
Corporate Communications Strategy Council
The Conference Board plays a really critical role in terms of what’s going on in the world. We’re here today with our functional hats on. But we can’t serve our companies without knowing what’s going on in the wider world. The Conference Board does a great job of bringing in other issues, topics, and relevant information. The size of the group is good, and the confidential discussions amongst one’s peers are priceless.
Maril MacDonald
Founder and CEO, Gagen MacDonald
Internal Communications Council
My experience with CHRO Council III has been excellent. The Conference Board group leader provides strong curation and facilitation skills to draw out best practices and ideas that lead to impactful learning outcomes for Council members.
Jim Horn
Chief Human Resources Officer, Ulteig
Chief Human Resources Officers Council III
My time on the CHRO Council was amazing. Without a doubt, The Conference Board is a worthwhile investment for any senior HR executive. Their thought leadership, carefully curated content, and meaningful networking opportunities are among the best. I've also met several friends and connections along the way!
Raymond Crowley-Barrera
Former Vice President of Human Resources, Related Management Company (Former Council Member)
Chief Human Resources Officers Council III
The Council Program Directors are not just facilitators. They really participate, are up-to-speed on the issues that we’re thinking about. It makes our interactions, our Council meetings, and Conferences much more robust. I think they bring a unique perspective that we don’t always have, many of them are doing things a little differently than the day-to-day roles that we sit in.
Jason Grosz
Vice President, Talent Acquisition, ECOLAB
Talent Acquisition Business Council
The Councils is a great network, a lasting network. There are many people that I tap into for different questions or problems that I’m trying to solve. I feel like the relationship piece of it is just a true lasting benefit of the membership.
Rachel Hawksworth
Vice President, Talent Acquisition, HCA Healthcare
Talent Acquisition Enterprise Council
The Council has proven invaluable. Members bring a diverse skill set, fostering in-depth discussions on challenges relevant to all types of organizations. The company's extensive network of Councils and their team of highly experienced professionals have been immensely beneficial. The information and resources provided have been instrumental in my preparations for presentations and in shaping our strategic planning.
Sherry Tucker
CEO, WellLife Network
CEO Council
This Council is engaging, informative, and highly useful, giving me new tools to use in executing and building our strategy. Members drive the topics, and The Conference Board delivers the expertise to help us all think through applicable business outcomes and needs. We've spoken with world renowned experts and collaborated as a group around our shared experiences and best practices. And yes, I’ve renewed for another year.
Jeffrey Murray
Chief Executive Officer, Meridian Group International, Inc.
CEO Council
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