REF Global Executive Forum
Leaders Powered by Collective Intelligence
Our Global Executive Forum offers a unique experience unlike any other you may have experienced before
We're a global community of top business leaders cultivating an advisory edge within a global ecosystem, driven by collective intelligence.
Our purpose is to accelerate your personal, professional, and business growth.
Virtual Sessions
Multiple Modes
Flexible Scheduling
Our Global Executive (GE) Forums provide a place unlike any other you may have experienced before, providing you with the unique REF Forum experience to enhance your personal, professional, and business growth.
Gain cutting-edge insights tailored to the complex professional and personal challenges of international executives.
Build trusted and lasting relationships in a confidential, non-competitive environment.
Become a more effective and impactful leader.
Join a network of over 2,200 business leaders with whom you can share best practices and access opportunities globally.
At REF, members have access to the wisdom that emerges from the Collective Intelligence of leaders with exceptional backgrounds.
We believe evolved and connected leaders are a positive force in the world.
Meet our Team in REF Global Executive Forum
Global executives face unique challenges working internationally, often having to navigate very different business contexts with complex dynamics.
I’m delighted to be spearheading REF’s Global Executive Forum, REF's transformative/market-leading experience to the needs of international executives.
A Forum for Global Executives
REF’s Global Executive Forum allows executives to gain cutting-edge insights, build trusted and lasting relationships, and become more effective and impactful leaders in a flexible, virtual format.
Members become part of a global community of over 2,200 top leaders in over 20 countries, expanding rapidly with REF’s highly differentiated model and approach based on collective intelligence.
Corporate Senior Executives:
Divisional Leaders/Country Managers
Expatriates
CEOs of mid-market corporations
Entrepreneurs of scale-ups with international responsibilities across multiple geographies.
Executives traveling extensively, in expatriate careers, or internationally mobile.
Complex challenges in business and in life, professionally and personally.
SMB: $5M-$30M in revenue.
Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.
Entrepreneurs of scale-ups: $50M – $100M in revenue.
Executives traveling extensively, in expatriate careers, or internationally mobile.
Complex challenges in business and in life, professionally and personally.
NORTH AMERICA - 799 members
CENTRAL AMERICA - 135 members
SOUTH AMERICA - 1192 members
EUROPE - 87 members
REF's Impact
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“I’m delighted to be spearheading REF’s Global Executive Forum, REF's transformative/market-leading experience to the needs of international executives.”Philip GuarinoGlobal Executive Forum Leader - CEO, Board Director, Board Advisor, EntrepreneurGlobal Executive Forum
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“I have really enjoyed being a part of my forum group. In particular I have appreciated being able to share on a deep level about business topics as well as personal life.”
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“I love REF’s more time and money-efficient half-day model compared to a full-day model. The meeting format is also very flexible and focused on member needs”
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“Being part of REF has given me access to a community with the most amazing group of leaders and executives across the world.”Mari KurtzPresident of Cal Pal Sheet Metal, Inc.
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“I found a group of individuals who were going through similar situations and can provide valuable insight to help me navigate my biggest business challenges.”
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“REF is committed to providing peer forum experiences for CFOs to tap into each other’s collective intelligence, in navigating the era of Artificial Intelligence.”
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“When we share time truly listening to one another and our challenges, we are often able to hear beyond the surface issue and help each other go deeper”
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“Our business is on pace to double revenue this year, and be more profitable than ever before. I thank everyone in my Forum Group for being a big part of my success”
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“To join a Forum Group was a no-brainer for me. I surround myself with successful people who can give me advice on crucial business decisions, and cheer me on.”
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“Having the opportunity to share my wrestles, my story, and my vulnerabilities with other business leaders has been a great value add to me as a business owner.”
