about

World 50 was created to initiate and facilitate the most interesting and influential business conversations in the world. It does this by providing select groups of senior executives a private peer membership for sharing insights on critical strategic and leadership issues.

Membership to each W50 group is by invitation only-with each group being limited to just 50 executives from non-competitive industries. The unique structure of each W50 group provides a trusted forum for members and exceptional guests to share ideas and best practices in an environment free from competition or solicitation.





groups

Board 50

Exclusively for board members of Fortune 500 companies.


Brand 50

Exclusively for global brand executives.


Finance 50

Exclusively for chief financial officer peers.


General Counsel 50

Exclusively for general counsel peers.


Global 50

Exclusively for presidents, COOs and division CEO peers.


Human Resource 50

Exclusively for chief human resource officer peers.


Marketing 50

Exclusively for chief marketing officer peers.


Sales 50

Exclusively for top sales officers.


Strategy 50

Exclusively for chief strategy officer peers.


Supply Chain 50

Exclusively for chief supply chain officer peers.


Sustainability 50

Exclusively for chief sustainability and corporate responsibility officer peers.


Technology 50

Exclusively for chief information officer peers.






contributors

World 50 benefits from the participation of world-class thought leaders that are close to and influence the most relevant issues facing senior executives of global organizations. A sample of those contributing to member conversations includes:


Jim Kilts
Lance Armstrong
Alex Bogusky
Bono
Larry Bossidy
Lloyd Braun
Ken Brecher
Tim Brown
Marcus Buckingham
Steven Colbert
Geoffrey Colvin
Francis Ford Coppola
David D'Alessandro
Robert Dole
Roger Fransecky
Jan Friederich
David Fuente
Donald Gogel
Josh Greene
Magic Johnson
Ed Lawler
Sir John Major
Scott Miller
George Mitchell
Robert Nardelli
Mehmet Oz MD, FACS
Jeffrey Pfeffer
Robert Redford
Horst Schulze
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Russell Simmons
Paul Smyke
Sir Martin Sorrell
Jon Stewart
Jeffrey Swartz
Jeffrey Zucker
Dr. Alan Greenspan
Ambassador Robert D. Blackwill
Brad Anderson





media

Human Resource Executive

HR50 Group Tackles Tough Issues


CMO Magazine

Professional Development - Someone to Lean On


Atlanta Business Chronicle

Top CMOs Willing to Pay for Simplicity


Wall Street Journal

Top Marketing Officers Find Getting Together Helps Them Do the Job






member quotes

"I figured I could spend thousands of dollars on consultants or be in a room of peers who'd come to some solutions."

-Judy Verses, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Verizon


"It's impossible for any one company to know about every tool, so hearing what is working for others helps."

-Michael Linton, Executive Vice President for Consumer Marketing/Brand, Best Buy


"When you return to your company and say GE or Kodak is doing this or that, it carries more weight than saying a consultant suggested a certain strategy."

-Andrea Ragnetti, CEO, Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care


"I needed perspectives from other industries for a product launch. Within two weeks I was able to conduct four calls with members to get the answers I needed."

-Marketing 50 Member


"I don't have time for anything. So I don't get involved in something like this if I don't think it's going to add value."

-Sandy Ogg, Chief Human Resource Officer, Unilever N.V.





enquiries

If you have questions or are interested in finding out more about the memberships operated by World 50

please contact enquiries@w50.com

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