Membership

To qualify for membership, you must have held a senior executive position, operating for at least 5 years as CEO, general manager, director, divisional leader or functional head.

With over 500 members, most industry sectors are represented in the group, including financial services, fast moving consumer goods, telecommunications/ media/technology, retail, manufacturing, publishing, utilities, public sector, charity, voluntary and legal, as well as governmental bodies. Functional backgrounds of our members include General Management, Marketing, Marketing Services, Sales, Finance, HR, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and IT.

The Executive Network provides support throughout your career whether you are:

• In long term employment
  The Executive Network provides an external forum, where you can further personal development, coach others, learn about other opportunities and attend networking events to discuss business challenges and solutions with other senior executives across sectors and functions.
• Just landed - recently started a new job
  If you've just landed a great job, The Executive Network provides an independent network outside of the organisation you work in to discuss challenges in your new job, maybe learn about the sector you arrived in and of course start sharing with those in long-term employment about the top challenges in your particular market or field.
• Established as a Consultant or Interim Executive
  Self-employed consultants and professional interim executives need to network all the time. The Executive Network provides the forum and creates opportunities for you to meet with like-minded senior executives and obtain leads, in a friendly and supportive environment.
• In between positions
  Thanks to the size and diversity of our membership The Executive Network can be of great value in your job search. Our contact 'reach' is considerable. Not only can members take advantage of our national and international personal contact network but they can also gain access to our contact database of relevant individuals in search firms, private equity and venture capital companies, as well as not-for-profit organisations. It is proven that networking is a powerful component of the senior level job search process, as research has shown that almost 70% of roles are filled through this means.
• Established as a Consultant or Interim Executive
  Self-employed consultants and professional interim executives need to network all the time. The Executive Network provides the forum and creates opportunities for you to meet with like-minded senior executives and obtain leads, in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Running your own business
  An increasing number of members run their own business or adopt a ‘portfolio’ approach with various business interests. The Executive Network provides a forum to make useful contacts and is a great source of tips and advice.

How to Join

By joining The Executive Network you will gain access to many other like-minded senior executives who value lifetime business contacts. The joining fee is £125 and the annual fee is £50 (£175 the first year). Our fees cover the running costs of The Executive Network, a not-for-profit, self-managed group and are reviewed annually.

Simply send an email message – with a copy of your CV attached – to newmembers@theexecutivenetwork.org. If you meet our membership criteria we will give you a call to discuss any questions, establish your expectations and determine your suitability to join The Executive Network