With 30 years of experience
REF is a global Organization of peer advisory boards for business leaders with exceptional backgrounds
OUR
Purpose
is empowering business leaders to be a positive force in the world by accelerating their personal, professional, and business evolution.
REF is Global
With 3,000+ Members across 20 countries
canada
south america
us
mexico
central america
FAQs
REF, formerly "Renaissance Executive Forums"
Founded 30 years ago in the USA
Global Membership of peer advisory boards for business leaders
Composed of over 3,000+ Members (2025) across 20 countries, in Latin America, USA, and Europe.
Forum Groups are the foundation of every REF membership—carefully curated peer advisory boards where 12-15 business executives from non-competing industries come together in a confidential, high-trust environment.
Meeting one morning each month, members connect, challenge each other, and grow together, gaining invaluable insights and strategic clarity to navigate leadership with confidence.
Each Forum consists of 12 to 15 business leaders from non-competing industries, ensuring diverse perspectives without conflicts of interest.
Members meet one morning per month for structured, high-impact discussions.
Every session is led by a certified REF Forum Leader, ensuring depth, structure, and meaningful takeaways.
Built on transparency, trust, and confidentiality, enabling open dialogue on real challenges.
A dedicated space for reflection, planning, and high-level decision-making.
Members gain peer-to-peer feedback that unlocks new perspectives and drives transformation.
Make better strategic decisions
Maximize company value
Optimize leadership skills
Structure process of professional and personal growth
Global network of Business Leaders
Build authentic connections
Exclusive Peer Groups by invitation only – Confidential, high-level discussions with non-competing industry leaders.
Proven Methodology – 30 years of refining a structure that accelerates personal, professional, and business evolution.
Global & Local Impact – A powerful community of leaders shaping the future of business.
Access to the wisdom that emerges from the Collective Intelligence of leaders with exceptional backgrounds.
Companies Led by Our Members
You are in good company
Connect with a global community of CEOs, business owners, entrepreneurs, and C-suite executives.
The REF Experience
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“REF has helped me think more strategically about my personal and professional development, expand my network, and collaborate with peers I trust and respect.”
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“My group has helped me with every truly significant decision I've made over the past 15 years. To me, that is priceless.”
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“Forum is a unique space of transparency, vulnerability, and trust—a Circle of Trust where we come together to solve problems.”
