REF Madrid
Leaders Powered by Collective Intelligence
REF is a global Organization of peer advisory boards for business leaders, powered by collective intelligence
At the core of REF lies the Forum Group, a carefully curated peer advisory board where top business leaders connect, challenge, and grow together.
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.
Exclusive Peer Group – Each Forum consists of 12 to 15 business leaders from non-competing industries, ensuring diverse perspectives without conflicts of interest.
Monthly Meetings – Members meet one morning per month for structured, high-impact discussions.
Expert Facilitation – Every session is led by a certified REF Forum Leader, ensuring depth, structure, and meaningful takeaways.
A Safe & Trusted Space – Built on transparency, trust, and confidentiality, enabling open dialogue on real challenges.
Strategic Reflection & Growth – A dedicated space for reflection, planning, and high-level decision-making.
Collective Intelligence in Action – 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.
REF Madrid Events
Forums evolve from Peer Advisory Boards into Circles of Trust
Meet our Team in REF Madrid
REF Purpose is
Empowering Business Leaders to be a positive force in the world by accelerating their personal and business evolution.
CEO, Owner, President, or equivalent.
SMB: $5M-$30M in revenue.
Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.
Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.
C-Suite and upper management.
Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.
Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.
Testimonials
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“"That moment where you spread your wings a little and say 'Hey let's fly. The wings are beautiful and colorful, painted with everyone's experience."”
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“REF is a close-knit family of hands, surrounded by people who care for each other. We mainly focus on professional matters, but as if we were family.”
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“The most important entrepreneurs in the country believe that being in REF is not only a good decision but also a competitive advantage.”
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“In REF, we are very much a group, very much a team. Whenever you want to take the leap, there’s always someone there whom you know will support you.”
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“A campfire. A safe zone. You can share and you can experience the perspective of someone who has been in your same situation. You go from being alone to not being alone.”
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“"I love the sea. I love sailing, and I see life as a constant navigation. How you handle the boat is super important. In the end, REF helps strengthen that boat.”
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“The things that happen in the locker room stay in the locker room. That locker room where we all have problems, is ultimately a space of trust and confidentiality.”
REF Madrid Articles
REF Magazine No. 1: La Bitácora CEO
Bienvenidos a la primera edición de la Revista REF Spain “Bitácora CEO”.
Lifespan vs. Healthspan: El Futuro de la Longevidad con IA
Longevidad y la IA - Javier Ramirez Sabau
La IA y la Brújula Moral: ¿Hasta Dónde Podemos Delegar?
Ciudades del futuro - Carlo van de Weijer