Peer Networks

The Conference Board Councils bring together professional peers in confidential, dynamic, cross-industry communities to learn from each other's experiences, draw on the group's collective insight and our renowned expertise, and collaboratively explore solutions to members' most pressing business challenges.

Our Governance Center, China Center and Center for Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability gather distinguished executives in facilitated, private and public sessions to discuss pressing and longer-term issues.

Corporate Leadership

1. Contributions Council II

   Members are foundation leaders from organizations giving between 1-10M in annual cash givings. The confidential network allows members to develop best practices and discuss cutting-edge issues in philanthropy, social involvement, and citizenship.

2. Council on Corporate Communications Strategy II

   Executives engage in strategic discussions on corporate reputation, employee communications, traditional and social media relations, crisis management, community relations and more. Members value the confidential dialogue, expert speakers and benchmarking

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Economies, Markets & Value Creation

1. Council of Chief Financial Officers

   Focuses on financial issues of strategic importance to company success.

2. Council of Corporate Treasurers

   The Council provides a forum for corporate treasurers to engage in candid, off-the-record discussions that explore topics relevant to the members. Members value the confidential setting and the level of strategic conversation that develops at meetings.

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High-Performing Organizations

1. Council on Innovation

   Executives responsible for corporate innovation meet privately to discuss how innovation can be fostered throughout a company. Members value the confidential dialogue, expert speakers and benchmarking opportunities afforded by the intimate group forum.

2. Council on Marketing Research II

   The Council provides an opportunity for senior executives to meet for candid, off-the-record exchange of ideas and experiences. Members value the intimate forum, expert speakers, and ability to leverage the collective expertise year-round.

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Human Capital

1. Council on Compensation and Benefits

   Members compare experiences and update each other on developments in Compensation & Benefits in their countries.

2. Council on Executive Coaching

   This Council, dedicated to sharing, creating and implementing best practices and protocols that will drive business results, helps senior leaders develop within their organizations. Members value the confidential meetings and expert speakers.

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