Vistage
World's largest CEO/executive peer-advisory and leadership-development organization providing peer groups, executive coaching and mentoring.
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Vistage Worldwide is the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders. Founded in 1957 (originally The Executive Committee), it convenes confidential peer advisory groups of CEOs and executives, pairing them with executive coaches, expert speakers and a global member network across 20+ countries, combining peer problem-solving, one-to-one coaching and leadership development. It acquired Smart Business Network to expand content and events.
Leadership
founders · executives- Robert NourseFounder
- Sam ReeseCEO
Acquisitions
2 deals tracked- Oct 22, 2025
- Dec 16, 2022
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Oct 22, 2025
- Dec 16, 2022
Vistage in the news
All news →Vistage , the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization, has acquired Smart Business Network (SBN), a Cleveland-based business media and events company known for its Smart Business Dealmakers…
Dec 16, 2022Vistage acquires EGN to drive greater business value for nearly 45,000 members worldwideSAN DIEGO and COPENHAGEN, Denmark , Dec. 16, 2022 -- Vistage Worldwide, Inc. ("Vistage"), the world's largest coaching and peer advisory organization for CEOs and key executives, today announced that it has acquired…
Vistage — frequently asked questions
What does Vistage do?
World's largest CEO/executive peer-advisory and leadership-development organization providing peer groups, executive coaching and mentoring.
Where is Vistage headquartered?
Vistage is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, United States.
When was Vistage founded?
Vistage was founded in 1957.
Who founded Vistage?
Vistage was founded by Robert Nourse.
Who is the CEO of Vistage?
Sam Reese leads Vistage as CEO.
How many employees does Vistage have?
Vistage has 501-1000 employees.
What kind of HR technology is Vistage?
Vistage is categorized under Leadership Development, Coaching on DHRMap.
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