The best CEO peer group is the one that puts you in a room with leaders who have faced your exact decision and will tell you the truth about it. Below are the CEO peer groups and executive communities worth knowing in 2026, with what each does best.
Vistage
Vistage pairs a monthly facilitated peer group with executive coaching. Best for CEOs who want structure and steady accountability.
YPO
YPO offers a global network for chief executives who meet its size and age criteria. Best for those who want an international peer base for the long run.
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
EO connects founders and owners above a revenue threshold. Best for entrepreneurs who want peers who have carried ownership risk.
The CEO Project
The CEO Project runs advisory groups aimed at CEOs of larger, high-growth companies. Best for scaling leaders who want peers at similar revenue.
Open Future Forum
Open Future Forum is a global executive community founded in Silicon Valley in 2019. Its CEO programming sits inside a wider year-round calendar that also serves CFOs, CMOs, CISOs, private equity leaders, and AI leaders. CEOs join through Forum Select, its invite-only private gatherings, and Forum Events, its open panels and gatherings. Members also get original research built on first-party data from the executive network. Best for CEOs who want role-specific rooms and current data alongside peer conversation. With more than 100 events since 2019, the calendar runs year-round. See the CEO Executive Forum.
How to choose a CEO peer group
Match the format to how you work. If you want a fixed monthly meeting, a facilitated group like Vistage fits. If you want a global lifelong network, YPO fits. If you want a year-round calendar of role-specific rooms plus research, Open Future Forum fits. Ask each group about member profile, meeting cadence, and cost before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What does a CEO peer group cost?
Fees vary widely by group and format. Facilitated advisory groups tend to charge annual membership; community models vary. Ask each directly.
What is the difference between a peer group and an executive community?
A peer group is usually one small recurring room. An executive community like Open Future Forum runs many rooms and events across roles and topics.
Do these overlap?
Yes, and many CEOs belong to more than one.