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Attracting Tomorrow’s M&A Leaders: Apply for the 2026/27 Leadership 20 Cohort
The 20th Anniversary Cohort is a milestone year - an opportunity to join an elite group of emerging leaders shaping the future of Colorado’s deal‑making landscape. If you’re driven, curious, collaborative, and ready to elevate your leadership trajectory, Leadership 20 is designed for you.
Step into your next level of leadership.
Leadership 20, ACG Denver’s premier leadership development experience, is built for rising and mid‑career professionals in Colorado’s M&A ecosystem who are ready to accelerate their impact, expand their influence, and deepen their connections in the deal community
Why Leadership 20? A Proven Program for High-Potential Leaders
Only 20 professionals are selected each year to join this intimate, high‑caliber peer cohort. Participants consistently cite the program’s blend of applied learning, practical leadership tools, and powerful relationship‑building as career‑changing. Over eight interactive, practice‑based sessions, you’ll immediately apply what you learn to real business challenges - and return to your organization more prepared to lead teams, manage complexity, and navigate high‑stakes M&A work with confidence.
A Network That Lasts for Decades
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Leadership 20 boasts a highly engaged alumni community spanning more than a decade. Many graduates move on to become ACG Denver committee leaders and Advisory Board members demonstrating the program’s role as a launchpad into broader industry leadership.
Who Should Apply?
Leadership 20 is designed for professionals who:
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Work in M&A‑adjacent or professional services roles supporting middle‑market growth.
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Have 8 - 10 years of professional experience and are assuming increasing leadership responsibility.
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Manage people, processes, or client relationships and are ready for expanded influence.
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Seek structured leadership development that aligns with the demands of high‑velocity deal environments.
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Value building meaningful business relationships and referral networks. core to M&A success.
Candidates may be nominated by firm leaders, program alumni, or self‑nominate. A committee of executives reviews all applications and selects the final cohort.
Program Format & Experience
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Eight monthly sessions held September through April, delivered in an interactive, experiential format.
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Designed to build capabilities in communication, strategic leadership, conflict navigation, and performance management—skills essential to rising M&A leaders.
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A culminating graduation reception celebrating your growth and new professional community.
What You’ll Gain
1. Advanced Leadership Skills for Modern M&A
From conflict navigation and conversational intelligence to leading high‑performing teams, the curriculum equips you to step confidently into more senior roles.
2. A Deep, Trusted Peer Group
Your cohort becomes a long‑term professional anchor, leaders you’ll lean on throughout your M&A career. Many participants cite this peer network as the most valuable takeaway of the entire program.
3. Access to ACG’s Middle-Market Community
As part of ACG Denver, you’ll gain exposure to Colorado’s most active dealmakers, private equity leaders, advisors, and corporate executives, positioning you at the center of one of the nation’s strongest middle‑market communities.
Ready to Accelerate Your Leadership Journey?
Apply now and become part of the next generation of influential M&A and growth‑focused leaders.
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