CEO Forum

"CEO Forum" is a quarterly discussion meeting over dinner for CEOs, business owners and other selected senior executives representing companies with annual revenues generally between $25 million and $1 billion+. Over 250 CEOs have attended since our first meeting in 2004, with many current "regulars." A typical dinner discussion group has a CEO leading the discussion on an important topic of interest, with 25 to 30 CEOs attending.

For more information contact lhalstead@acg.org PLEASE NOTE: If you are qualified to attend this forum, please register via the link in the email invitation or email lhalstead@acg.org. This event is invitation-only and therefor the registration link is not public on the website.

Value proposition: This exclusive, strictly peer-to-peer, meeting is an excellent forum for business leaders to share experiences and best practices while developing relationships in a convenient, enjoyable and relaxing setting.

Testimonials:
"I look forward to attending the CEO Forum because it has proven to be a rare opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas, and gain new insights from fellow entrepreneurial CEOs." Bob Lieb, Chairman, Mountain Development Corp.
"I have participated in ACG CEO Forum events and found them invaluable to help me perform better in my role as CEO. I truly believe the CEO Forum is a very effective tool to help managers at the CEO level to bring their game to a higher level", Bill Kroll, Chairman & CEO, Matheson Tri-Gas

Attendees: Prior attendees of the CEO Forum include Scott Ades, Group President, Winebow; Rob Busch, President, ALL-STATE LEGAL; Peter Christensen, Chairman, Continuity Logic; Dennis Ciemniecki, President, Regulated Business, United Water; Chuck Connors, President & CEO, H&M International Transportation; Russell Evans, CEO, Managing Partner, Print Tech; Brian Fitzpatrick, President & CEO, Bentley Laboratories; Ching-i Hsu, Chairman, Raritan Computers; Bill Kroll, Chairman & CEO, Matheson Tri-Gas; Bob Lieb, Chairman, Mountain Development Corp.; Ira Pitel, President, Magna-Power Electronics; Ed Sable, President, Macrosoft; Eric Shepcaro, CEO, Telx; Tim Spring, Executive Chairman, Lion Capital LLC., past CEO, Marcal Paper and Vlasic Foods; Charbel Tagher, CEO, Specified Technologies; Steve Waldis, President/CEO, Synchronoss Technologies.

The CEO Forum is kindly supported by our Sponsors, Bank of America, Insperity and Gibbons

2024 Dinner Forum:

September 26, 2024 - 5:30 to 8:30pm

Our speaker for this dinner will be Andy Reichgut, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, LLC.

We’ll explore a compelling topic: How Challenger Brands Can Win Against Incumbency. In today’s competitive landscape, mission-driven businesses have a unique advantage. This dinner will provide insights into how these brands can leverage their mission to engage employees, resonate with customers who share their values, and carve out meaningful points of differentiation—all without the need for significant upfront investment.

We’ll discuss how to identify and communicate a compelling point of difference (POD) that can pave the way for future margin growth. You’ll hear real-world examples from diverse industries, highlighting the power of innovation and a deep understanding of your end consumer.

This will be an intimate and interactive discussion, offering you the opportunity to share experiences and gain actionable insights that can help position your brand/business for success against larger incumbents.

2024 Upcoming Dinner Forums:
November 21, 2024 - 5:30 to 8:30pm

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES? Contact Lou Halstead (lhalstead@acg.org) or Diane McLevy (dmclevy@acg.org) to learn more.

Click here to view or download ACG NJ CEO Forum Sponsor Packages.