A curated council for CEOs of U.S. subsidiaries of internationally headquartered companies to engage senior U.S. policymakers and elevate the cross-border investment story.
Why It Matters
International companies are essential to U.S. competitiveness, but CEOs of U.S. subsidiaries are too often missing from the rooms where economic and policy decisions are shaped. The CEO Leadership Council changes that through structured, high-level engagement leveraging a trusted peer network.
What CEOs Gain
- Direct access, efficiently delivered
- Two turn-key Washington, D.C. sessions annually with senior administration officials and key congressional leaders.
- Curated, closed-door conversations designed for CEO-level engagement.
- Stronger influence on priority issues
- CEO-driven meeting agendas focused on the issues most affecting U.S. growth and operations.
- Pre-briefings and message alignment so members show up prepared and impactful.
- Peer intelligence and practical best practices
- A high-level executive network across industries to share what’s working, and what’s changing, on policy, risk and stakeholder engagement
- Specialized business climate briefings and resources from EY’s leading experts
- Follow-through that extends beyond the room
- Post-session debrief and GBA-coordinated next steps to help CEOs build durable relationships and momentum with key D.C. stakeholders
What to Expect
Before each session: Each participating CEO will have an introductory call with GBA’s President and CEO to ensure priority alignment. In addition, GBA will provide members with a comprehensive briefing book and staff-level preparation calls. GBA will also circulate a shared priority memo and supporting handouts, so CEOs arrive united and fully prepared.
During each session: CEOs will take part in a high-tempo series of meetings with senior government leaders, followed by a private CEO networking dinner. GBA will provide full evening and logistical accommodations to support a seamless experience.
After the session: GBA staff will host a debrief and coordinate a tailored follow-up plan, including relevant introductions, to help CEOs sustain momentum and deepen relationships.
Recent Senior-level Engagement (2025):
Members engaged senior decisionmakers across the White House, Cabinet agencies, and the U.S. House and Senate in conversations designed to build durable relationships and elevate members’ investment and competitiveness priorities. Engagement examples include:
- White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
- U.S. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought
- United States Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer
- Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY)
- Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
- Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
- Senator Steve Daines (R-MT)
- Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
- Senator James Lankford (R-OK)
- Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
- Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH)
- Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)
- Senator Todd Young (R-IN)
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
- Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Derek Theurer
Membership Details
- Limited to 20 to protect CEO airtime and maintain a high-trust environment
- Designed for CEOs/Presidents/Country Managers leading U.S. subsidiaries of internationally headquartered firms
- Two sessions per year in Washington, D.C.
- First Session: June 2-3, 2026
- Second Session: November 17-18, 2026
- There is a $10,000 supplementary fee for CEO Leadership Council participation, which helps augment the costs of providing this best-in-class experience.
- A note for returning CEO Leadership Council members: Based on member feedback, GBA is decoupling the CEO Leadership Council from the GBA Annual Dinner in the fall, so this year’s reduced fee does not include a table at this year’s Annual Dinner. We hope you will continue to sponsor the Annual Dinner when those details are announced.