REF Charlotte

Leaders Powered by Collective Intelligence

REF is Global organization of Peer Advisory Boards for Top-Tier Business Leaders.

Members access to the Collective Intelligence of their Peers in an environment of trust and confidentiality, locally and globally. We propel Collective Intelligence through personal, professional, and business development approach.

  • REF, formerly "Renaissance Executive Forums" is a global organization that brings together peer advisory boards for top-tier business executives.

  • Forum Groups are the core of REFs memberships.

  • Members access to the Collective Intelligence of their Peers in an environment of Trust and Confidentiality.

  • Founded in the USA 30 years ago.

  • Peer advisory board comprised by 12 to 15 CEOs, Presidents and Owners. (Depends on membership type) 

  • Non-competing industries

  • Meet one morning a month

  • Facilitated by a certified REF Forum Leader

  • Safe space for discussion and debate

  • Culture of transparency, trust and confidentiality

In their Forum Groups, Members present their most strategic challenges and exchange constructive, actionable advice from a diversity of perspectives. This gives them the clarity they need to find transcendent solutions and achieve their personal, professional and business goals. 

  • Educational Component: Update doses with Experts in topics of interest for Business Leaders. 

  • Round Table: Exchange dynamics of personal and business best practices.

  • Case: A member presents their biggest challenge, and other members of the group share whate they would do in their shoes.

  • Escape: One-day group retreat focused on personal development.

  • Offsite: Group trip with workshop on strategies for personal and professional success.

  • All Members Meeting: Annual meeting with other local or regional Groups.

  • Access to REF's app: Network & Digital Community

  • Expert Insights: Webinars with Experts about major shifts and trends.

  • Industry & Interest Networks: International Forum Groups, exchange of best practices and opportunities.

  • Events: Global, Regional & Local Network.

  • Unique Experiences: Curated trips, leisure & retreats.

  • Improved Decision-Making

  • Accelerated personal, professional and business growht

  • Global Network of Business Leaders

  • Meaningful Relationships

At REF, members have access to the wisdom that emerges from the Collective Intelligence of leaders with exceptional backgrounds.

Líderes evoluídos e conectados são uma força positiva no mundo.

Meet our Team in REF Charlotte

Tim Pulliam
Partner & Forum Leader
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Partner & Forum Leader
Tim Pulliam
Charlotte, NC
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About

I’m an experienced leader, strategic coach, team builder and business growth expert - change agent. I have an extensive experience leading large corporate divisions and budgets within complex global enterprises. I’m recognized for being financially shrewd with an impeccable track record of reducing millions in costs while improving operational efficiencies, with a history of overhauling and transforming departments.

Our Purpose

Is to accelerate the personal, professional, and business evolution of our Members, because we believe evolved and connected leaders are a positive force in the world.

The value of every forum meeting lies in the enriching effect of members diversity of perspectives in giving and receiving feedback of their peers
Requirements:

CEO, Owner, President, or equivalent.

Qualifying criteria:
  • SMB: $5M-$30M in revenue.

  • Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.

  • Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.

The value of every forum meeting lies in the enriching effect of members diversity of perspectives in giving and receiving feedback of their peers
Requirements:

C-Suite and upper management.

Qualifying criteria:
  • Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.

  • Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.

The value of every forum meeting lies in the enriching effect of members diversity of perspectives in giving and receiving feedback of their peers
Requirements:

Identified as a high potential by the company

Qualifying criteria:
  • Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.

  • Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.

Ready to reach the next level?

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