CEO Forum

"CEO Forum"  is a quarterly discussion meeting over dinner for CEOs, business owners and other selected senior executives representing companies with annual revenues generally between $25 million and $1 billion+.  Over 250 CEOs have attended since our first meeting in 2004, with many current "regulars."  A typical dinner discussion group has a CEO leading the discussion on an important topic of interest, with 25 to 30 CEOs attending.

For more information contact lhalstead@acg.org PLEASE NOTE: If you are qualified to attend this forum, please register via the link in the email invitation or email lhalstead@acg.org.  This event is invitation-only and therefor the registration link is not public on the website. 

Value proposition:  This exclusive, strictly peer-to-peer, meeting is an excellent forum for business leaders to share experiences and best practices while developing relationships in a convenient, enjoyable and relaxing setting.  

Testimonials:
       "I look forward to attending the CEO Forum because it has proven to be a rare opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas, and gain new insights from fellow entrepreneurial CEOs." Bob Lieb, Chairman, Mountain Development Corp.
         "I have participated in ACG CEO Forum events and found them invaluable to help me perform better in my role as CEO.  I truly believe the CEO Forum is a very effective tool to help managers at the CEO level to bring their game to a higher level", Bill Kroll, Chairman & CEO, Matheson Tri-Gas

Attendees: Prior attendees of the CEO Forum include Scott Ades, Group President, Winebow; Rob Busch, President, ALL-STATE LEGAL; Peter Christensen, Chairman, Continuity Logic; Dennis Ciemniecki, President, Regulated Business, United Water; Chuck Connors, President & CEO, H&M International Transportation; Russell Evans, CEO, Managing Partner, Print Tech; Brian Fitzpatrick, President & CEO, Bentley Laboratories; Ching-i Hsu, Chairman, Raritan Computers; Bill Kroll, Chairman & CEO, Matheson Tri-Gas; Bob Lieb, Chairman, Mountain Development Corp.; Ira Pitel, President, Magna-Power Electronics; Ed Sable, President, Macrosoft; Eric Shepcaro, CEO, Telx; Tim Spring, Executive Chairman, Lion Capital LLC., past CEO, Marcal Paper and Vlasic Foods; Charbel Tagher, CEO, Specified Technologies; Steve Waldis, President/CEO, Synchronoss Technologies.

The CEO Forum is kindly supported by our Sponsors Bank of America and Gibbons

2025 Upcoming Dinner Forums:  5:30 to 8:30pm

2/27/2025 Dinner will have Jim Barrood, founder & CEO of Innovation +. as the speaker.

Jim's remarkable journey nurturing the tech ecosystem serves as a compelling narrative of innovative leadership, reflecting the collaborative spirit that ACG New Jersey champions. Over the past two decades, as a CEO of two nonprofits and several ventures, he has navigated the complexities of growth but has also transformed challenges into invaluable learning experiences, offering a roadmap that can inspire fellow attendees as they chart their own paths in the dynamic middle-market M&A landscape. As we look ahead to 2025, the current forecast presents a landscape ripe with opportunities for those willing to adapt and innovate, underscoring the importance of staying informed and engaged. We invite you to join us in discussions that delve into these insights, fostering a vibrant community where shared knowledge and collaboration can lead to sustained corporate growth and professional development.

2025 Upcoming Dinner Forums:  5:30 to 8:30pm
5/22/2025

9/25/2025

11/20/2025

For more information contact lhalstead@acg.org PLEASE NOTE: If you are qualified to attend this forum, please register via the link in the email invitation or email lhalstead@acg.org.  This event is invitation-only and therefor the registration link is not public on the website.  

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES?  Contact Lou Halstead (lhalstead@acg.org) or Alyson Brice (abrice@acg.org) to learn more.