— Founding 50 · Delhi NCR Founding Chapter
Every Institution Has a
Beginning. Ours Begins With
50 Leaders.
The Founding 50 will be the inaugural members of The CEO Magazine Leadership Network and the first leadership community of its Delhi NCR Founding Chapter.
They will join before traditions have been established.
Before the first Peer Councils develop years of shared experiences.
Before future chapters exist.
And precisely because they are joining at the beginning, they will occupy a unique place in the history of the Network.
Only 50 Founding Memberships Will Be Created
— Not Just Early — Foundational
More Than an Early Membership
Being a Founding Member is not simply about joining earlier.
It is about helping establish the culture of the community that follows.
❝ Our ambition is that years from now, as the Network expands, the Founding 50 remains a respected and permanently recognised inaugural cohort.❞
The Founding 50 will help shape:
The quality of conversations
The standards of engagement
The traditions of the Network
Member experience
Future programme formats
The spirit of contribution
The reputation of the community
— Who We Are Looking For
Leaders Who Combine Accomplishment With Curiosity
Leaders who have built something. Leaders who are still learning.
Leaders who have built something. Leaders who are still learning.
Founding Membership is primarily intended for
Select senior C-suite decision-makers may also be considered.
— Who We Are Looking For
Applicants would ordinarily represent businesses generating
₹3 Crore+
Annual Revenue
However, revenue is only one indicator. Exceptional applicants may also be considered based on:
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The objective is not to create arbitrary barriers. The objective is to ensure that members can genuinely relate to and contribute to leadership-level conversations.
— Founding Membership
A Preferential Rate, Reserved for 50
Annual Membership Fee
₹75,000
+ GST · Per Annum
No Discount, No Promotion
There is no joining discount or promotional sale attached to Founding Membership. The ₹75,000 annual fee represents a preferential founding membership rate reserved for the inaugural 50 members.
Three-Year Founding Rate Protection
Subject to continued eligibility, good standing and timely renewal, Founding Members will retain the ₹75,000 + GST annual rate for their first three membership years. Future pricing may be revised as the Network develops — Founding Members retain the advantage of joining at the beginning.
— Founding Membership
What Founding Membership
Includes
Ten dimensions of access, recognition and participation reserved for the inaugural cohort.
Founding Member Recognition
Permanent recognition as part of the inaugural Founding 50 cohort.
Delhi NCR Founding Chapter Membership
Full participation in the inaugural chapter of The CEO Magazine Leadership Network.
CEO Peer Council Participation
Opportunity to be placed within a carefully composed CEO Peer Council, subject to member profile, compatibility and council availability. These small groups are intended to meet regularly and build the kind of trust that develops only through repeated interaction.
Member-Only Leadership Experiences
Access to eligible Network programming such as:
— CEO Boardrooms
— Leadership conversations & knowledge sessions
— Member dinners & curated roundtables
— Annual leadership gatherings
— Selected social experiences
Certain premium retreats, international programmes, delegations or specially curated experiences may involve additional charges.
Curated Introductions
The Membership Team may facilitate introductions to fellow members and relevant leaders from the broader ecosystem where there is a credible reason for both parties to connect.
The Network does not guarantee a minimum number of business leads or introductions. Relevance matters more than volume.
Member Profile
A Founding Member designation and digital credential that may be used, subject to brand guidelines, across professional channels.
Founding Member Credential
A Founding Member designation and digital credential that may be used, subject to brand guidelines, across professional channels.
Thought-Leadership Opportunities
Members may periodically be invited to contribute their expertise through relevant:
— Expert panels & leadership perspectives
— Articles, roundtables & research
— Podcasts, interviews & digital conversations
— Speaking opportunities
Participation and publication are subject to relevance, availability and applicable editorial selection.
Opportunity to Shape the Network
Founding Members may periodically be consulted regarding:
— Member experience & Peer Council formats
— Topics, events & chapter programmes
— Future initiatives
The objective is to listen carefully to the leaders who experience the Network from its beginning.
Priority Participation
Founding Members may receive priority consideration for selected programmes where capacity is limited.
— Transparency Matters
What Membership Does Not Mean
Membership does not guarantee:
Contracts
Funding
Magazine features
Speaking slots
Sales leads
Business referrals
Awards
Sponsorship opportunities
Investments
Editorial coverage
Rankings
Access to another member without their consent
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The Network creates the environment. Members create the relationships. Opportunities emerge where trust and relevance align.
— The Founding Standard
What We Expect From Founding Members
The Founding 50 will establish the behavioural standard for everyone who joins afterwards. We therefore expect members to:
Participate
A leadership community cannot be valuable if members only carry the designation.
Contribute
Share experience and perspective where it may help another leader.
Respect Confidentiality
Private conversations must remain private.
Avoid Unsolicited Selling
Relationships should not become mailing lists.
Respect Other Members' Time
Make interactions thoughtful and relevant.
Act With Integrity
The reputation of every member influences the reputation of the Network.
— The Case for Founding Membership
Why Join at the Beginning?
Because
Early Members Shape Culture
The first members establish what behaviour becomes normal.
Because
Relationships Compound
A relationship formed today may become significantly more valuable over several years.
Because
The Founding Identity Cannot Be Recreated
Qualifying Founding Members retain their ₹75,000 + GST annual rate for their first three membership years.
Because
The Best Time Is Before You Need It
Meaningful relationships take time. The strongest leadership networks are built continuously — not only when a leader needs a customer, investor, adviser or solution.
— How to Join
Membership Is By Application
Founding Membership cannot simply be purchased online.
Apply
Complete the membership application with information about yourself, your role and organisation.
Review
The Membership Team reviews the application based on eligibility and fit with the developing cohort. Where required, we may schedule a brief membership conversation.
Invitation
Selected applicants receive a formal invitation to join the Founding 50.
Membership Activation
Following acceptance of the invitation, completion of applicable documentation and payment of the membership fee, the membership is activated.
Onboarding
Members are introduced to the Network, upcoming experiences, participation guidelines and, where applicable, their Peer Council journey.
— Fine Print, Plainly Stated
Important Membership Principles
Membership Is Individual
Even where an organisation pays the membership fee, membership is granted to the approved individual.
Membership Is Non-Transferable
A membership cannot automatically be transferred to another executive.
Subject to Good Standing
Continued membership requires compliance with the Member Code of Conduct and applicable policies.
Member Data Is Not a Prospect Database
Confidentiality matters — the Network will not be built around indiscriminate solicitation.
— Applications Are Reviewed on a Rolling Basis
Only 50 Founding Memberships Will Ever Exist.
Applications are subject to review and acceptance. Payment is requested only following membership approval.
Prefer to Speak With Us First?
011-4121-9292
membership@theceoleadership.com
Membership Team
508, 5th Floor, DDA 5 Building
Janakpuri District Center
New Delhi – 110058