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GENERATE
The GENERATE program is a curated leadership development experience designed exclusively for senior executives from Fortune-ranked companies. This overview provides a detailed look at the benefits members receive, including access to CEO-led sessions, Insight Exchanges with industry experts, personalized coaching through Office Hours, and networking opportunities at Executive Dinners and an annual summit. Each engagement is carefully curated to address the unique challenges and goals of each member, offering practical tools, peer collaboration, and insights from world-class leaders to drive organizational impact and personal growth.
Enhance Board Effectiveness
Whether you engage with boards directly, serve on boards, or aspire to serve on boards, achieve a higher level of board engagement and effectiveness.
Broaden Perspectives
Gain fresh insights from CEOs and peers who bring diverse experiences, helping you view challenges through a wider lens and tackle them more effectively.
Access to Top CEOs
Leverage the wisdom of renowned Fortune-ranked CEOs who have faced similar challenges and can offer actionable strategies based on real-world experience.
Collaborate on Solutions
By working with CNEXT CEOs and peers who are actively navigating or have already overcome similar challenges, you'll gain fresh perspectives and quicker solutions to today’s toughest challenges.
Future-Proof Your Strategy
Learn to anticipate future conditions and disruptions that could impact your business. Distinguish between critical trends and distractions to ensure you're prepared for tomorrow's landscape.
Prioritize What Matters
Gain clarity on what deserves your attention today, learn to filter out distractions, and focus on high-priority areas that will drive long-term success.
GENERATE FAQ
GENERATE is a curated leadership development experience for senior executives at Fortune-ranked companies. Through confidential, candid conversations with proven CNEXT CEO advisors and peers, GENERATE helps leaders navigate complexity, lead change, and drive personal and organizational growth.
You'll walk away with clarity, sharper judgment, and a stronger peer network. GENERATE gives you access to conversations that challenge your thinking, help you prioritize what matters, and provide practical strategies from leaders who've been in your seat. Each engagement is designed to help you make better decisions and lead more strategically, without wasting your time.
The annual membership is $25,000.
Senior executives across industries, from Fortune-ranked companies to high-growth enterprises. Members include leaders from technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer goods, and more. While industries vary, every participant shares a commitment to strategic leadership, enterprise growth, and high-impact decision-making.
The monthly CEO Led Discussion and Insight Exchanges are virtual sessions, and the program is complemented with an in-person annual summit and regional dinners throughout the year, designed to fit into a busy executive's schedule without disrupting their responsibilities.
GENERATE is not about academic theories, case studies, or outdated leadership frameworks. It's a high-impact leadership network built for real-world executive challenges.
Unlike traditional executive education programs:
- You learn from proven leaders who have successfully led Fortune-ranked enterprises.
- Sessions focus on real-time problem-solving and strategic foresight
- The network is tight-knit, invite-only, and built for high-level decision-makers, ensuring that every conversation is valuable.
Yes. You'll get access to archived session highlights and videos so you can catch up on key insights and start gaining value right away.
If you're making high-stakes decisions, leading large teams, or preparing for your next executive leadership move, GENERATE is designed for you. You'll be part of a trusted peer network, supported by our CEO Advisors, former Fortune-ranked CEOs who understand what it takes to lead at the highest levels. Through candid conversations with these advisors and honest exchanges with other senior executives facing similar challenges, you'll gain a clearer view of what's ahead and how to move forward with confidence.
Click here to get started. Membership is selective to ensure every conversation is relevant, trusted, and aligned with your level of leadership.
Still deciding if GENERATE is right for you?
No. GENERATE is not a curriculum or coaching series. It's a trusted network where senior leaders come together for real conversations about what they're facing right now. The value comes from the clarity you gain by hearing from peers and CEO Advisors who've led through complexity, and the confidence that comes from knowing you're not the only one carrying the weight of hard decisions.
Exactly, which is why GENERATE was designed to give you time back. Every session helps you filter out the noise, sharpen your focus, and walk away with clearer thinking. This isn't a time drain, it's the space to think like a senior leader should, strategically, not reactively.
Internal networks are important, but they often reflect the same culture, pressure, and politics. GENERATE expands your perspective with leaders outside your organization who aren't trying to impress you or manage you. These are peers who challenge your thinking, understand your role, and offer insight without bias.
You won't. Every conversation in GENERATE is off the record, confidential, and curated for senior executives. This is the space where leaders can speak openly, ask harder questions, and be honest about what they're really facing, without having to manage optics or perception.
Clarity, confidence, and a trusted group of senior leaders you can call when the pressure is on. You'll leave each session with a clearer head, stronger instincts, and sharper thinking, not just for your role today, but for what's coming next.
Insights You'll Want
Get the Executive Edge
You’re busy leading through uncertainty. You don’t need more theory. You need real conversations, smarter filters, and faster signals.
Each month, you'll get:
- What matters, not what’s trending: Fast, practical insights from live GENERATE leadership sessions - condensed so you don't have to sit through hours of content.
- How real leaders are solving real problems: Actionable highlights from executives navigating the same complexity you are.
- First look at opportunities to sharpen your edge: Early access to public webinars, LinkedIn Lives, and open-door sessions before they fill up.
Just what you need, when you need it.


CEO Network
Our CEO Network consists of iconic former Fortune-ranked CEOs who have led some of the world’s largest companies. They lead sessions, sharing their real-world experiences and insights to address today’s most pressing leadership challenges. By leveraging their expertise, clients gain practical strategies and a unique perspective on solving complex organizational issues.

AG Lafley
P&G
AG Lafley
P&G

Indra Nooyi
PepsiCo
Indra Nooyi
PepsiCo

Patricia Russo
Lucent/Alcatel
Patricia Russo
Lucent/Alcatel

Clarence Otis
Darden Restaurants
Clarence Otis
Darden Restaurants

Jim Hackett
Ford
Jim Hackett
Ford

Marillyn Hewson
Lockheed Martin
Marillyn Hewson
Lockheed Martin

Bridgette Heller
Danone
Bridgette Heller
Danone

Maggie Wilderotter
DocuSign
Maggie Wilderotter
DocuSign

Raj Gupta
Rohm & Haas
Raj Gupta
Rohm & Haas

Roger Ferguson
TIAA
Roger Ferguson
TIAA

Oscar Munoz
United Airlines
Oscar Munoz
United Airlines

Fred Hassan
Schering-Plough
Fred Hassan
Schering-Plough
CEO Sessions Video Clips
Client Companies
GENERATE is curated exclusively for Senior Executive Leaders at Fortune-ranked companies. View our partial list of member companies.










Client Testimonials
“CNEXT has been an incredible experience. Getting the opportunity to learn from some of the most accomplished CEOs, coupled with the chance to network with some incredibly talented individuals across different industries over the last year, has been phenomenal. I’m so excited to continue the journey with CNEXT.”
TD Dixon
Chief Growth Officer, Post Consumer Brands

“I am grateful to be part of the GENERATE program. I get immense value out of everything I participate in.”
Nadine Hall
SVP & GM - US Men’s Underwear & Sleepwear, Hanesbrands, Inc.
“I’ve connected with peers and expanded my network including one that helped me get my organization started with a project on digital transformation and our two CEOs are now working together on that.”
Anonymous
Kraft Heinz
“It is more productive for me than spending $10K/month with an executive coach, the program provides multiple perspectives from top CEOs that I can use right away with my team and my business.”
Anonymous
NRG

“The Generate Program is the most important,
tangible initiative that I personally do to invest in my own development.”
Anonymous
Lego
Insights from a CEO Network Member
Ron Williams, former Chairman and CEO of Aetna, provides this comprehensive guide exploring the essential strategies for organizations looking to achieve meaningful transformation in pursuit of innovation. It offers actionable insights on motivating change, aligning strategy with innovation, and fostering a culture that embraces both risk and collaboration. Whether you are a senior leader or an emerging executive, this document provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of change, ensuring your organization thrives in the face of evolving market demands.
Download now to learn how to lead with purpose, protect innovation, and communicate transformation effectively across all levels of your organization.


Client Leadership that Drives Change
DeVry University, a leader in online higher education, faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced enrollments and the need for rapid innovation. Through participation in the CNEXT GENERATE program, DeVry’s leadership, under CEO Elise Awwad, embraced strategic changes that enhanced organizational agility, strengthened alignment, and fostered a culture of transparency. By shifting focus to external trends and leveraging insights from peers and mentors, DeVry accelerated its transformation, achieving cost savings, improved employee engagement, and more effective decision-making, positioning the university for continued success.
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