KE Program
Vistage Key Executive Program
You have the big picture and even bigger goals. As CEO, you need trusted key executives with the skills and competencies to carry out your vision — direct reports who possess a unique mix of strategic thinking, leadership ability and executional effectiveness on a day-to-day basis. Enter the Vistage Key Executive Program.
With the guidance of a Vistage Chair and world-class resources, your executives will address professional challenges with an elite peer group, leverage new insights, and hone their leadership skills so they can drive outcomes for your organisation that exceed your expectations.
What our members say
Utilise the shared experiences and impartial advice of other CEOs and business owners. Together, you share expertise, challenge one another to think critically and advocate for continued success and growth.
Ben Friedlander
Head of Quality of Metholatum Australia
‘My ability to look at trends in the future and see around corners has probably increased dramatically as well, because Vistage provides me with great insights from others that are in senior positions that are not in our industry, that have had great experiences.’
Timna Kerr
Sales Director of GAMA Heathcare
‘Planning and being held accountable is magic, I actually get to stop, sit down and map out professionally and personally, what is it that I want to do in the next 12 months. It makes such a difference.’
How the Key Executive Program works
Confidential peer advisory groups
- Collaborate with a select group of 12-16 senior executives from non-competing industries on immediate challenges.
- A highly trained executive coach facilitates the sessions.
- Receive diverse insights from a reliable network of peers.
Optional private executive coaching
Experience tailored coaching and mentoring sessions with a successful business leader.
World-class speakers and events
- Learn from thought leaders at your peer advisory group meetings, workshops and local events provokin new ways of thinking and fresh ideas.
- Boost professional and personal development.
Specialised networks and communities
- Join online and in-person communities organised by industry, function or location.
- Receive high-value answers to tactical questions in a global forum.
The Key Executive Program overview
Frequently asked questions
The Key Executive program helps develop the executives you rely on to contribute to your business strategy and drive better results. It enhances key leadership skills like active listening, relationship building, and time management.
The program is ideal for C-level senior executives, managers, and directors looking to sharpen their leadership skills, such as problem-solving and conflict resolution while driving their organisation’s success through improved decision-making and relationship-building.
The program offers peer advisory board meetings, executive coaching, and access to world-class speakers. It helps executives develop important leadership skills, manage time effectively and resolve business challenges.
By developing key executives’ leadership abilities, the program improves decision-making, strengthens succession planning, and fosters strategic alignment.
As a CEO, you need trusted C-level executives, VPs, managers, and directors with the right skills to help achieve your vision—people who can think strategically, lead effectively, and get things done.
They should also possess the soft skills needed to align with your vision, values, and mission, ensuring everyone works together in unison.
The Key Executive program develops the senior executives you rely on to contribute to your strategy and elevate your business. These executives are prepared to execute your plans, fully aligned with your vision, by honing key leadership skills for long-term success.
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Our Approach
Executive coaching alone can’t compete with Vistage’s proven approach to leadership development. Diverse perspectives from trusted peers, an experienced executive coach (Chair) and subject matter experts help drive better results.
Our Chairs
Vistage Chairs provide leadership coaching and mentoring with real-world experience. They’re also passionate individuals, invested in helping all members grow and succeed.
Our Members
The proof is in the professional successes and personal achievements of our members. Hear why they rely on their peer advisory groups and Chair.