CED Fellows Program

Advancing the Next Generation of Business Leaders

The CED Fellows Program is an invitation-only, yearlong leadership experience designed to cultivate rising executives through unparalleled access to C-Suite leaders, exclusive networking opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge economic, business, and geopolitical insights. Now in its fifth year, the program immerses participants in the world of CED Trustees—offering private briefings with top experts, dynamic discussions on urgent issues, and meaningful engagement with peers across leading organizations.

Since 2020, more than 100 Fellows from over 75 companies have completed the program, gaining a trusted forum to deepen leadership perspectives and expand professional impact. The experience includes in-person signature events, monthly leadership conversations, access to all Trustee Briefings, and a dedicated mentorship component—equipping Fellows with the strategic vision and relationships essential for leading in a complex global environment.

If you or your organization is interested in applying for the program, please contact Michelle LaMarche Smith, Senior Director, Member Engagement, mlamarchesmith@tcb.org.

“Being a CED Fellow has been a truly life-changing experience. As a mid-career professional outside of Washington, I gained direct insight into how policy is shaped and how business leaders can be part of the conversation. The access, resources, and in-person networking experiences CED provides have helped me show up more confidently and effectively in my role and made me a better advocate for my company’s priorities. This is the kind of experience every company should want for its emerging leaders. I can’t recommend it enough!”—A Fellow from the Class of 2024-2025

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We are pleased to introduce the CED Fellows Class of 2025–2026, a distinguished group of 31 emerging leaders whose names, titles, and organizations appear below.